Find it in the Sky
Chose a date & time and view the position of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 in the sky on our interactive planetarium.
In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2009 WR52
Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 is in the constellation of Taurus, at a distance of
Finder Charts
The sky charts below show, at different resolutions, the position of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 in the sky. Click on each chart to access the interactive star map tool.
Equatorial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
If you need to access this information frequently for your observations, you can create a simple customized Quick Access page, so that you can easily bookmark it in your browser favorites or add a shortcut to your mobile phones' home screen.
Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 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 2009 WR52 to Earth will happen on Saturday 20 May 2028 at a distance of 0.005066 Astronomical Units, or 757,825 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52, 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 2009 WR52 at epoch March, 30 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.15497917 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 4.23671061° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.87344241 AU 130,665,126 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.19382595 AU 178,593,820 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.03363418 AU 154,629,473 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0509 years 383.8387 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | May 24, 2024 2,460,455.0426 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | June 12, 2025 2,460,838.8813 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 269.95438729786° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 61.002439436394° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 308.84477939186° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.93789405°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 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 2009 WR52 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 | 04h 00m 59s | +18° 01’ 16” | 30.49 | Taurus |
| Jul 11 2025 | 04h 05m 06s | +18° 15’ 37” | 30.50 | Taurus |
| Jul 12 2025 | 04h 09m 13s | +18° 29’ 37” | 30.50 | Taurus |
| Jul 13 2025 | 04h 13m 21s | +18° 43’ 13” | 30.51 | Taurus |
| Jul 14 2025 | 04h 17m 28s | +18° 56’ 26” | 30.51 | Taurus |
| Jul 15 2025 | 04h 21m 36s | +19° 09’ 18” | 30.52 | Taurus |
| Jul 16 2025 | 04h 25m 43s | +19° 21’ 47” | 30.52 | Taurus |
| Jul 17 2025 | 04h 29m 50s | +19° 33’ 51” | 30.53 | Taurus |
| Jul 18 2025 | 04h 33m 57s | +19° 45’ 34” | 30.53 | Taurus |
| Jul 19 2025 | 04h 38m 04s | +19° 56’ 52” | 30.54 | Taurus |
| Jul 20 2025 | 04h 42m 11s | +20° 07’ 48” | 30.55 | Taurus |
| Jul 21 2025 | 04h 46m 17s | +20° 18’ 19” | 30.55 | Taurus |
| Jul 22 2025 | 04h 50m 24s | +20° 28’ 27” | 30.56 | Taurus |
| Jul 23 2025 | 04h 54m 31s | +20° 38’ 12” | 30.56 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2009 WR52: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2009 WR52?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2009 WR52?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2009 WR52's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2009 WR52 with respect to the major Solar System objects.