Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12)
Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) is in the constellation of
Taurus,
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 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 90377 Sedna is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 90377 Sedna is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) 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 90377 Sedna 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 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) to Earth happens on Tue Dec 29 2076 at a distance of 75.217298 Astronomical Units, or 11,252,347,695 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 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12), 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 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) at epoch 24 February 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460000.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.85650695 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 11.93034000° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 76.38227795 AU 11,426,626,164 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
988.23066284 AU 147,837,203,218 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
532.30647040 AU 79,631,914,691 km |
| Orbital period | period |
12,281.4832 years 4,485,811.7555 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2075-May-15 01:52:31 2,479,072.5781 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 310.86879009292° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 144.25847763982° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 358.46940787854° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00008025°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) 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 Jun 10 | 04h 05m 58s | +08° 54’ 46” | 20.81 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 04h 06m 01s | +08° 54’ 52” | 20.81 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 04h 06m 04s | +08° 54’ 59” | 20.81 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 04h 06m 07s | +08° 55’ 05” | 20.81 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 04h 06m 10s | +08° 55’ 11” | 20.82 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 04h 06m 13s | +08° 55’ 17” | 20.82 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 04h 06m 16s | +08° 55’ 22” | 20.82 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 04h 06m 19s | +08° 55’ 27” | 20.82 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 04h 06m 22s | +08° 55’ 32” | 20.82 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 04h 06m 25s | +08° 55’ 37” | 20.82 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 04h 06m 28s | +08° 55’ 42” | 20.82 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 04h 06m 31s | +08° 55’ 46” | 20.82 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 04h 06m 34s | +08° 55’ 51” | 20.82 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 04h 06m 37s | +08° 55’ 55” | 20.83 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12)?: Key information on where to find Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid 90377 Sedna (2003 VB12) with respect to the major Solar System objects.