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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2006 SB
Near Earth Object 2006 SB is in the constellation of Gemini, 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 SB 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 SB from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2006 SB 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 SB to Earth will happen on Sunday 19 September 2027 at a distance of 0.010187 Astronomical Units, or 1,524,006 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2006 SB, 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 SB at epoch March, 30 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.19817135 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 16.14606297° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.92327937 AU 138,120,628 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.37965499 AU 206,393,450 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.15146718 AU 172,257,039 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.2356 years 451.3108 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | February 28, 2024 2,460,368.9964 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | May 24, 2025 2,460,820.3072 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 243.48589715222° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 175.09939622823° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 25.129708297183° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.79767637°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2006 SB 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 SB 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 | 07h 24m 51s | +14° 50’ 49” | 27.82 | Gemini |
| Jul 11 2025 | 07h 29m 01s | +14° 45’ 19” | 27.83 | Gemini |
| Jul 12 2025 | 07h 33m 10s | +14° 39’ 34” | 27.84 | Gemini |
| Jul 13 2025 | 07h 37m 19s | +14° 33’ 34” | 27.84 | Gemini |
| Jul 14 2025 | 07h 41m 26s | +14° 27’ 18” | 27.85 | Gemini |
| Jul 15 2025 | 07h 45m 33s | +14° 20’ 48” | 27.85 | Gemini |
| Jul 16 2025 | 07h 49m 39s | +14° 14’ 04” | 27.86 | Gemini |
| Jul 17 2025 | 07h 53m 44s | +14° 07’ 05” | 27.87 | Gemini |
| Jul 18 2025 | 07h 57m 48s | +13° 59’ 52” | 27.87 | Cancer |
| Jul 19 2025 | 08h 01m 51s | +13° 52’ 25” | 27.88 | Cancer |
| Jul 20 2025 | 08h 05m 52s | +13° 44’ 44” | 27.89 | Cancer |
| Jul 21 2025 | 08h 09m 53s | +13° 36’ 51” | 27.89 | Cancer |
| Jul 22 2025 | 08h 13m 53s | +13° 28’ 43” | 27.90 | Cancer |
| Jul 23 2025 | 08h 17m 52s | +13° 20’ 24” | 27.90 | Cancer |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2006 SB: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2006 SB?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2006 SB in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2006 SB from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2006 SB is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2006 SB?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2006 SB from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2006 SB's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2006 SB's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2006 SB orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2006 SB with respect to the major Solar System objects.