How bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB?
The current visual magnitude of Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB is 28.40. Given its brightness, Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB should be visible only through long exposure photography.
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB, 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.
Predicted magnitude of Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB between
January 2013 and December 2100
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB?: Key information on where to find Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2008 DB's computed ephemeris.