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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2021 VW10
Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 is in the constellation of Hercules, 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 VW10 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 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 VW10 to Earth will happen on Monday 8 May 2028 at a distance of 0.010673 Astronomical Units, or 1,596,681 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2021 VW10, 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 VW10 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.39903869 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 25.16252106° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.79560059 AU 119,020,155 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.85215919 AU 277,079,071 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.32387989 AU 198,049,613 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.5233 years 556.3797 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | February 28, 2025 2,460,734.7279 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | September 7, 2026 2,461,291.1077 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 286.99293199258° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 227.43722065533° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 273.14913392086° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.64704010°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 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 VW10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 05 2025 | 17h 40m 45s | +29° 58’ 57” | 24.60 | Hercules |
| Jul 06 2025 | 17h 39m 20s | +29° 47’ 31” | 24.63 | Hercules |
| Jul 07 2025 | 17h 37m 58s | +29° 35’ 31” | 24.67 | Hercules |
| Jul 08 2025 | 17h 36m 40s | +29° 23’ 00” | 24.70 | Hercules |
| Jul 09 2025 | 17h 35m 27s | +29° 10’ 00” | 24.73 | Hercules |
| Jul 10 2025 | 17h 34m 17s | +28° 56’ 33” | 24.77 | Hercules |
| Jul 11 2025 | 17h 33m 11s | +28° 42’ 39” | 24.80 | Hercules |
| Jul 12 2025 | 17h 32m 08s | +28° 28’ 21” | 24.84 | Hercules |
| Jul 13 2025 | 17h 31m 10s | +28° 13’ 41” | 24.87 | Hercules |
| Jul 14 2025 | 17h 30m 16s | +27° 58’ 39” | 24.90 | Hercules |
| Jul 15 2025 | 17h 29m 25s | +27° 43’ 17” | 24.94 | Hercules |
| Jul 16 2025 | 17h 28m 37s | +27° 27’ 36” | 24.97 | Hercules |
| Jul 17 2025 | 17h 27m 53s | +27° 11’ 38” | 25.00 | Hercules |
| Jul 18 2025 | 17h 27m 12s | +26° 55’ 23” | 25.04 | Hercules |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2021 VW10: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2021 VW10?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2021 VW10?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2021 VW10's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2021 VW10's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 VW10 with respect to the major Solar System objects.