Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4
Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 is in the constellation of
Taurus,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2020 KQ4 is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 2020 KQ4 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance data is measured in Astronomical Units and sampled with an interval of 1 day.
The value of the reported distance might be somewhat inaccurate around the times of closest approach for objects passing extremely close to Earth.
Closest Approach
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 to Earth happens on Sat May 24 2031 at a distance of 0.009566 Astronomical Units, or 1,431,050 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4, according to the most recent ephemerides data. Magnitude data is sampled with a 2 days interval and there might be inaccuracies for objects changing brightness very rapidly during the course of a few days. For comets there could be large discrepancies between the observed and predicted brightness because of their highly dynamic behaviour.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 at epoch 30 March 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.13265241 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 4.89706756° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.92422335 AU 138,261,845 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.20692536 AU 180,553,465 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.06557435 AU 159,407,655 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1000 years 401.7668 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Aug-10 03:20:43 2,460,532.6394 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-Sep-15 21:44 2,460,934.4062 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 106.81388356347° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 60.349198844126° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 241.59753499442° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.89604214°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Apparent celestial coordinates are provided.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jun 05 | 04h 21m 43s | +21° 30’ 07” | 28.80 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 06 | 04h 25m 32s | +21° 41’ 12” | 28.79 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 04h 29m 23s | +21° 51’ 59” | 28.79 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 04h 33m 14s | +22° 02’ 28” | 28.79 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 04h 37m 08s | +22° 12’ 36” | 28.78 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 04h 41m 01s | +22° 22’ 25” | 28.78 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 04h 44m 56s | +22° 31’ 54” | 28.77 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 04h 48m 52s | +22° 41’ 04” | 28.77 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 04h 52m 48s | +22° 49’ 52” | 28.76 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 04h 56m 47s | +22° 58’ 20” | 28.76 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 05h 00m 46s | +23° 06’ 26” | 28.75 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 05h 04m 45s | +23° 14’ 11” | 28.75 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 05h 08m 46s | +23° 21’ 34” | 28.74 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 05h 12m 47s | +23° 28’ 35” | 28.74 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 KQ4 with respect to the major Solar System objects.