Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA)
Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) is in the constellation of
Leo,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) from Buñol, Spain (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Madrid):
- 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) is below the horizon from Buñol, Spain.
- Given its current magnitude, 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) 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. The value of the distance of 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the Live Position and Data Tracker.
Closest Approach
Between 1 January 1900 and 31 December 2099, the closest approach of Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) to Earth happens on Sat Sep 2 1922 at a distance of 0.300023 Astronomical Units, or 44,882,786 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA), 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 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) at epoch 24 February 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460000.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.70805880 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 31.09252283° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.24505176 AU 186,257,092 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
7.28441752 AU 1,089,733,352 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.26473464 AU 637,995,222 km |
| Orbital period | period |
8.8074 years 3,216.8918 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2027-Feb-26 13:09:03 2,461,463.0480 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 316.59585002982° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 349.92742412123° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 196.32732855897° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.11190927°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) 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 30 | 10h 16m 21s | +16° 38’ 33” | 21.00 | Leo |
| 2025 May 31 | 10h 16m 32s | +16° 34’ 49” | 21.01 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 01 | 10h 16m 43s | +16° 31’ 02” | 21.01 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 02 | 10h 16m 55s | +16° 27’ 13” | 21.01 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 03 | 10h 17m 08s | +16° 23’ 21” | 21.01 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 04 | 10h 17m 21s | +16° 19’ 27” | 21.01 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 05 | 10h 17m 35s | +16° 15’ 28” | 21.01 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 06 | 10h 17m 50s | +16° 11’ 29” | 21.02 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 10h 18m 05s | +16° 07’ 26” | 21.02 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 10h 18m 21s | +16° 03’ 21” | 21.02 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 10h 18m 37s | +15° 59’ 13” | 21.02 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 10h 18m 54s | +15° 55’ 03” | 21.02 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 10h 19m 12s | +15° 50’ 50” | 21.02 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 10h 19m 30s | +15° 46’ 35” | 21.02 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA)?: Key information on locating Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA)'s rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid 3552 Don Quixote (1983 SA) with respect to the major Solar System objects.