Near Earth Object 2023 VB2
Near Earth Object 2023 VB2 is in the constellation of Sagittarius, 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 2023 VB2 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 2023 VB2 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2023 VB2 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 2023 VB2 to Earth will happen on Sunday 6 November 2033 at a distance of 0.002775 Astronomical Units, or 415,070 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2023 VB2, 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 2023 VB2 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.67309620 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 6.83215958° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.72917904 AU 109,083,633 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
3.73194403 AU 558,290,881 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
2.23056154 AU 333,687,257 km |
| Orbital period | period |
3.3314 years 1,216.8015 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | December 19, 2023 2,460,298.3636 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | April 19, 2027 2,461,515.1651 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 69.815379184715° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 44.370467424195° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 89.389361836629° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.29585762°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2023 VB2 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 2023 VB2 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 25 2025 | 19h 59m 22s | -29° 09’ 11” | 33.78 | Sagittarius |
| Jun 26 2025 | 19h 58m 23s | -29° 13’ 09” | 33.76 | Sagittarius |
| Jun 27 2025 | 19h 57m 25s | -29° 17’ 05” | 33.74 | Sagittarius |
| Jun 28 2025 | 19h 56m 24s | -29° 20’ 59” | 33.73 | Sagittarius |
| Jun 29 2025 | 19h 55m 23s | -29° 24’ 50” | 33.71 | Sagittarius |
| Jun 30 2025 | 19h 54m 21s | -29° 28’ 38” | 33.69 | Sagittarius |
| Jul 01 2025 | 19h 53m 18s | -29° 32’ 23” | 33.68 | Sagittarius |
| Jul 02 2025 | 19h 52m 14s | -29° 36’ 05” | 33.66 | Sagittarius |
| Jul 03 2025 | 19h 51m 10s | -29° 39’ 44” | 33.64 | Sagittarius |
| Jul 04 2025 | 19h 50m 05s | -29° 43’ 19” | 33.63 | Sagittarius |
| Jul 05 2025 | 19h 49m 00s | -29° 46’ 49” | 33.61 | Sagittarius |
| Jul 06 2025 | 19h 47m 54s | -29° 50’ 17” | 33.60 | Sagittarius |
| Jul 07 2025 | 19h 46m 48s | -29° 53’ 40” | 33.58 | Sagittarius |
| Jul 08 2025 | 19h 45m 41s | -29° 56’ 58” | 33.57 | Sagittarius |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2023 VB2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2023 VB2?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2023 VB2 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2023 VB2 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2023 VB2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2023 VB2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2023 VB2 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2023 VB2's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2023 VB2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2023 VB2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2023 VB2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.