Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2
Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2 is in the constellation of
Sagittarius,
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) 2022 SS2 from Frankston, Australia (all times relative to the local timezone Australia/Melbourne):
- 2022 SS2 is below the horizon from Frankston, Australia.
- Given its current magnitude, 2022 SS2 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2 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 SS2 to Earth happens on Sat Sep 13 2025 at a distance of 0.006087 Astronomical Units, or 910,572 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2, 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) 2022 SS2 at epoch 16 October 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.51396947 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 3.67743170° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.01046642 AU 151,163,625 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
3.14757040 AU 470,869,831 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
2.07901841 AU 311,016,728 km |
| Orbital period | period |
2.9978 years 1,094.9289 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2025-Sep-16 04:27:03 2,460,934.6855 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 0.27022100722041° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 353.60593262747° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 250.1236783426° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.32878846°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2 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 03 | 18h 53m 40s | -32° 41’ 32” | 27.92 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 04 | 18h 53m 56s | -32° 49’ 26” | 27.85 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 05 | 18h 54m 11s | -32° 57’ 29” | 27.79 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 06 | 18h 54m 23s | -33° 05’ 41” | 27.73 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 18h 54m 33s | -33° 14’ 04” | 27.66 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 18h 54m 41s | -33° 22’ 35” | 27.60 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 18h 54m 47s | -33° 31’ 16” | 27.53 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 18h 54m 50s | -33° 40’ 05” | 27.47 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 18h 54m 50s | -33° 49’ 05” | 27.40 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 18h 54m 48s | -33° 58’ 14” | 27.33 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 18h 54m 44s | -34° 07’ 31” | 27.27 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 18h 54m 37s | -34° 16’ 58” | 27.20 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 18h 54m 27s | -34° 26’ 34” | 27.13 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 18h 54m 16s | -34° 36’ 19” | 27.07 | Sagittarius |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.