Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 Position Calculator
Compute the position of Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 for any date and time between 1 January 2013 and 30 December 2100 and visualize the results on an interactive sky map.
In Evidence
Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6
Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 is in the constellation of
Aquarius,
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) 2024 YR6 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2024 YR6 is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South direction at an altitude of 30.53° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 2024 YR6 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 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) 2024 YR6 to Earth happens on Thu Dec 30 2032 at a distance of 0.007109 Astronomical Units, or 1,063,478 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6, 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) 2024 YR6 at epoch 16 October 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.22183906 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 0.08452614° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.82540698 AU 123,479,126 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.29602301 AU 193,882,282 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.06071499 AU 158,680,704 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0925 years 399.0217 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2025-Mar-04 20:50:08 2,460,739.3681 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2026-Apr-07 21:21 2,461,138.3898 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 51.588415872434° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 129.80836238238° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 234.71223603133° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.90220663°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 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 11 | 22h 26m 25s | -09° 28’ 17” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 12 | 22h 28m 43s | -09° 15’ 41” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 13 | 22h 30m 59s | -09° 03’ 07” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 14 | 22h 33m 15s | -08° 50’ 33” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 15 | 22h 35m 28s | -08° 38’ 01” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 16 | 22h 37m 42s | -08° 25’ 31” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 17 | 22h 39m 55s | -08° 13’ 04” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 18 | 22h 42m 06s | -08° 00’ 38” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 19 | 22h 44m 17s | -07° 48’ 14” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 20 | 22h 46m 26s | -07° 35’ 55” | 31.07 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 21 | 22h 48m 35s | -07° 23’ 37” | 31.06 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 22 | 22h 50m 43s | -07° 11’ 24” | 31.06 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 23 | 22h 52m 49s | -06° 59’ 14” | 31.06 | Aquarius |
| 2025 May 24 | 22h 54m 54s | -06° 47’ 08” | 31.06 | Aquarius |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2024 YR6 with respect to the major Solar System objects.