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
J2000
Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2022 SS2 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2022 SS2 is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South direction at an altitude of 6.81° above the horizon.
- 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 May 13 | 18h 40m 35s | -30° 28’ 59” | 29.09 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 14 | 18h 41m 28s | -30° 34’ 04” | 29.04 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 15 | 18h 42m 20s | -30° 39’ 15” | 28.99 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 16 | 18h 43m 11s | -30° 44’ 34” | 28.94 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 17 | 18h 44m 01s | -30° 49’ 58” | 28.89 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 18 | 18h 44m 48s | -30° 55’ 30” | 28.84 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 19 | 18h 45m 35s | -31° 01’ 08” | 28.78 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 20 | 18h 46m 21s | -31° 06’ 54” | 28.73 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 21 | 18h 47m 04s | -31° 12’ 47” | 28.67 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 22 | 18h 47m 45s | -31° 18’ 49” | 28.62 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 23 | 18h 48m 25s | -31° 24’ 58” | 28.56 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 24 | 18h 49m 03s | -31° 31’ 15” | 28.51 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 25 | 18h 49m 39s | -31° 37’ 41” | 28.45 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 26 | 18h 50m 14s | -31° 44’ 14” | 28.39 | 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.