Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5
Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5 is in the constellation of
Sextans,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2022 OB5 is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 2022 OB5 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5 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) 2022 OB5 to Earth happens on Wed Jan 14 2026 at a distance of 0.004314 Astronomical Units, or 645,386 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5, 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.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5 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 May 15 | 10h 26m 36s | -06° 53’ 30” | 27.11 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 16 | 10h 28m 59s | -06° 54’ 24” | 27.13 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 17 | 10h 31m 22s | -06° 55’ 29” | 27.16 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 18 | 10h 33m 47s | -06° 56’ 45” | 27.19 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 19 | 10h 36m 13s | -06° 58’ 11” | 27.21 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 20 | 10h 38m 39s | -06° 59’ 49” | 27.24 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 21 | 10h 41m 05s | -07° 01’ 37” | 27.26 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 22 | 10h 43m 33s | -07° 03’ 34” | 27.29 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 23 | 10h 46m 01s | -07° 05’ 43” | 27.31 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 24 | 10h 48m 30s | -07° 08’ 02” | 27.34 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 25 | 10h 51m 00s | -07° 10’ 31” | 27.36 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 26 | 10h 53m 31s | -07° 13’ 11” | 27.38 | Crater |
| 2025 May 27 | 10h 56m 02s | -07° 16’ 02” | 27.41 | Crater |
| 2025 May 28 | 10h 58m 34s | -07° 19’ 03” | 27.43 | Crater |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2022 OB5's computed ephemeris.