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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2006 HE2
Near Earth Object 2006 HE2 is in the constellation of Taurus, 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 2006 HE2 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 2006 HE2 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2006 HE2 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 2006 HE2 to Earth will happen on Sunday 30 September 2029 at a distance of 0.010580 Astronomical Units, or 1,582,789 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2006 HE2, 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 2006 HE2 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.15675075 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 1.18194775° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.89766177 AU 134,288,290 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.23139266 AU 184,213,720 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.06452722 AU 159,251,005 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0984 years 401.1747 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | March 4, 2025 2,460,738.8526 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | April 9, 2026 2,461,140.0273 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 90.83770837312° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 200.28098631348° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 235.84731318419° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.89736457°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2006 HE2 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 2006 HE2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10 2025 | 05h 29m 11s | +22° 48’ 15” | 29.37 | Taurus |
| Jul 11 2025 | 05h 32m 45s | +22° 50’ 16” | 29.37 | Taurus |
| Jul 12 2025 | 05h 36m 20s | +22° 52’ 00” | 29.38 | Taurus |
| Jul 13 2025 | 05h 39m 54s | +22° 53’ 26” | 29.39 | Taurus |
| Jul 14 2025 | 05h 43m 27s | +22° 54’ 33” | 29.39 | Taurus |
| Jul 15 2025 | 05h 47m 00s | +22° 55’ 22” | 29.40 | Taurus |
| Jul 16 2025 | 05h 50m 33s | +22° 55’ 55” | 29.40 | Taurus |
| Jul 17 2025 | 05h 54m 06s | +22° 56’ 08” | 29.41 | Taurus |
| Jul 18 2025 | 05h 57m 38s | +22° 56’ 04” | 29.42 | Taurus |
| Jul 19 2025 | 06h 01m 10s | +22° 55’ 42” | 29.42 | Taurus |
| Jul 20 2025 | 06h 04m 42s | +22° 55’ 03” | 29.43 | Gemini |
| Jul 21 2025 | 06h 08m 13s | +22° 54’ 05” | 29.43 | Gemini |
| Jul 22 2025 | 06h 11m 45s | +22° 52’ 51” | 29.44 | Gemini |
| Jul 23 2025 | 06h 15m 15s | +22° 51’ 18” | 29.44 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2006 HE2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2006 HE2?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2006 HE2 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2006 HE2 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2006 HE2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2006 HE2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2006 HE2 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2006 HE2's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2006 HE2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2006 HE2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2006 HE2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.