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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2020 DK
Near Earth Object 2020 DK is in the constellation of Leo, 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 2020 DK 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 2020 DK from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2020 DK 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 2020 DK to Earth will happen on Monday 9 February 2032 at a distance of 0.009505 Astronomical Units, or 1,421,895 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2020 DK, 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 2020 DK at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.49961938 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 2.80430883° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.34462913 AU 51,555,784 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.03283879 AU 154,510,485 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
0.68873396 AU 103,033,134 km |
| Orbital period | period |
0.5716 years 208.7736 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | January 9, 2025 2,460,685.1626 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | August 6, 2025 2,460,893.9362 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 13.082211461251° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 323.2300431929° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 214.01157083723° |
| Mean motion | n | 1.72435558°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2020 DK 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 2020 DK 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 | 09h 42m 43s | +11° 39’ 26” | 27.66 | Leo |
| Jul 11 2025 | 09h 43m 33s | +11° 35’ 47” | 27.66 | Leo |
| Jul 12 2025 | 09h 44m 13s | +11° 33’ 06” | 27.66 | Leo |
| Jul 13 2025 | 09h 44m 43s | +11° 31’ 28” | 27.67 | Leo |
| Jul 14 2025 | 09h 45m 01s | +11° 31’ 03” | 27.69 | Leo |
| Jul 15 2025 | 09h 45m 07s | +11° 31’ 54” | 27.71 | Leo |
| Jul 16 2025 | 09h 44m 59s | +11° 34’ 13” | 27.75 | Leo |
| Jul 17 2025 | 09h 44m 35s | +11° 38’ 08” | 27.80 | Leo |
| Jul 18 2025 | 09h 43m 55s | +11° 43’ 47” | 27.87 | Leo |
| Jul 19 2025 | 09h 42m 57s | +11° 51’ 21” | 27.95 | Leo |
| Jul 20 2025 | 09h 41m 38s | +12° 00’ 59” | 28.06 | Leo |
| Jul 21 2025 | 09h 39m 58s | +12° 12’ 51” | 28.20 | Leo |
| Jul 22 2025 | 09h 37m 54s | +12° 27’ 05” | 28.39 | Leo |
| Jul 23 2025 | 09h 35m 24s | +12° 43’ 51” | 29.00 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2020 DK: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2020 DK?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2020 DK in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2020 DK from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2020 DK is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2020 DK?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2020 DK from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2020 DK's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2020 DK's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2020 DK orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2020 DK with respect to the major Solar System objects.