Near Earth Object 2024 SN3
Near Earth Object 2024 SN3 is in the constellation of Cetus, 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 2024 SN3 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 2024 SN3 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2024 SN3 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 2024 SN3 to Earth will happen on Sunday 21 September 2031 at a distance of 0.008810 Astronomical Units, or 1,317,941 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2024 SN3, 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 2024 SN3 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.10960054 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 18.53001166° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.81470258 AU 121,877,772 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.01526839 AU 151,881,990 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
0.91498549 AU 136,879,881 km |
| Orbital period | period |
0.8752 years 319.6831 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | March 12, 2025 2,460,746.5135 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | January 25, 2026 2,461,066.1967 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 191.37494247162° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 358.20850998822° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 195.57196647532° |
| Mean motion | n | 1.12611506°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2024 SN3 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 2024 SN3 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 19 2025 | 02h 01m 35s | -04° 42’ 55” | 28.71 | Cetus |
| Jun 20 2025 | 02h 04m 05s | -04° 11’ 20” | 28.71 | Cetus |
| Jun 21 2025 | 02h 06m 36s | -03° 39’ 41” | 28.72 | Cetus |
| Jun 22 2025 | 02h 09m 07s | -03° 07’ 57” | 28.72 | Cetus |
| Jun 23 2025 | 02h 11m 40s | -02° 36’ 10” | 28.72 | Cetus |
| Jun 24 2025 | 02h 14m 12s | -02° 04’ 19” | 28.72 | Cetus |
| Jun 25 2025 | 02h 16m 44s | -01° 32’ 24” | 28.72 | Cetus |
| Jun 26 2025 | 02h 19m 16s | -01° 00’ 25” | 28.72 | Cetus |
| Jun 27 2025 | 02h 21m 49s | -00° 28’ 23” | 28.72 | Cetus |
| Jun 28 2025 | 02h 24m 23s | +00° 03’ 41” | 28.73 | Cetus |
| Jun 29 2025 | 02h 26m 57s | +00° 35’ 49” | 28.73 | Cetus |
| Jun 30 2025 | 02h 29m 32s | +01° 08’ 02” | 28.73 | Cetus |
| Jul 01 2025 | 02h 32m 07s | +01° 40’ 16” | 28.73 | Cetus |
| Jul 02 2025 | 02h 34m 42s | +02° 12’ 36” | 28.73 | Cetus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2024 SN3: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2024 SN3?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2024 SN3 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2024 SN3 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2024 SN3 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2024 SN3?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2024 SN3 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2024 SN3's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2024 SN3's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2024 SN3 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2024 SN3 with respect to the major Solar System objects.