Near Earth Object 2021 RS5
Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 is in the constellation of Gemini, at a distance of
Finder Charts
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Equatorial Coordinates
Apparent
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 from Tonglou, Cina (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Shanghai):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance is measured in Astronomical Units and the data is sampled with an interval of 1 day.
Note: The values in this chart may not be entirely accurate around the time of closest approach for objects passing very close to Earth at high speed (e.g., Near-Earth Objects).
Closest Approach to Earth
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 to Earth will happen on Tuesday 11 March 2031 at a distance of 0.008624 Astronomical Units, or 1,290,142 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5, i.e., its apparent magnitude as a function of time. The curve is calculated using the latest ephemerides provided by JPL Horizons. The magnitude data is sampled with the interval of 2 days. Because of this sampling, inaccuracies may occur for objects that have large variations of brightness over a few days. For comets, large discrepancies can arise between the calculated brightness and the observations due to their highly dynamic, and not always precisely predictable, behavior.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.22747675 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 5.13472461° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.82224659 AU 123,006,339 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.30648310 AU 195,447,090 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.06436484 AU 159,226,715 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0981 years 401.0830 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | October 14, 2024 2,460,598.2923 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | November 19, 2025 2,460,999.3753 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 270.49380231948° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 345.88792599735° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 1.9815575003951° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.89756993°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 relative to the other major objects in the Solar System. You can access more advanced features using our 3D Solar System Viewer.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 2025 | 06h 58m 45s | +25° 08’ 48” | 31.09 | Gemini |
| Jun 28 2025 | 07h 02m 09s | +25° 02’ 47” | 31.07 | Gemini |
| Jun 29 2025 | 07h 05m 32s | +24° 56’ 29” | 31.06 | Gemini |
| Jun 30 2025 | 07h 08m 56s | +24° 49’ 52” | 31.05 | Gemini |
| Jul 01 2025 | 07h 12m 19s | +24° 42’ 59” | 31.04 | Gemini |
| Jul 02 2025 | 07h 15m 43s | +24° 35’ 49” | 31.03 | Gemini |
| Jul 03 2025 | 07h 19m 05s | +24° 28’ 21” | 31.02 | Gemini |
| Jul 04 2025 | 07h 22m 28s | +24° 20’ 35” | 31.00 | Gemini |
| Jul 05 2025 | 07h 25m 52s | +24° 12’ 32” | 30.99 | Gemini |
| Jul 06 2025 | 07h 29m 15s | +24° 04’ 12” | 30.98 | Gemini |
| Jul 07 2025 | 07h 32m 39s | +23° 55’ 35” | 30.97 | Gemini |
| Jul 08 2025 | 07h 36m 02s | +23° 46’ 40” | 30.95 | Gemini |
| Jul 09 2025 | 07h 39m 24s | +23° 37’ 27” | 30.94 | Gemini |
| Jul 10 2025 | 07h 42m 47s | +23° 27’ 58” | 30.93 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2021 RS5: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2021 RS5?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2021 RS5?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2021 RS5's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 with respect to the major Solar System objects.