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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4
Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4 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 2020 KQ4 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 KQ4 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4 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 KQ4 to Earth will happen on Saturday 24 May 2031 at a distance of 0.009566 Astronomical Units, or 1,431,050 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4, 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 KQ4 at epoch March, 30 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.13265241 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 4.89706756° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.92422335 AU 138,261,845 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.20692536 AU 180,553,465 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.06557435 AU 159,407,655 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1000 years 401.7668 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | August 10, 2024 2,460,532.6394 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | September 15, 2025 2,460,934.4062 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 106.81388356347° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 60.349198844126° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 241.59753499442° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.89604214°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4 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 KQ4 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 | 06h 44m 41s | +24° 20’ 13” | 28.61 | Gemini |
| Jul 11 2025 | 06h 48m 58s | +24° 17’ 33” | 28.60 | Gemini |
| Jul 12 2025 | 06h 53m 16s | +24° 14’ 24” | 28.59 | Gemini |
| Jul 13 2025 | 06h 57m 34s | +24° 10’ 49” | 28.58 | Gemini |
| Jul 14 2025 | 07h 01m 52s | +24° 06’ 46” | 28.58 | Gemini |
| Jul 15 2025 | 07h 06m 11s | +24° 02’ 15” | 28.57 | Gemini |
| Jul 16 2025 | 07h 10m 29s | +23° 57’ 17” | 28.56 | Gemini |
| Jul 17 2025 | 07h 14m 48s | +23° 51’ 50” | 28.56 | Gemini |
| Jul 18 2025 | 07h 19m 07s | +23° 45’ 56” | 28.55 | Gemini |
| Jul 19 2025 | 07h 23m 26s | +23° 39’ 34” | 28.54 | Gemini |
| Jul 20 2025 | 07h 27m 45s | +23° 32’ 44” | 28.53 | Gemini |
| Jul 21 2025 | 07h 32m 05s | +23° 25’ 27” | 28.53 | Gemini |
| Jul 22 2025 | 07h 36m 25s | +23° 17’ 41” | 28.52 | Gemini |
| Jul 23 2025 | 07h 40m 43s | +23° 09’ 28” | 28.51 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2020 KQ4 with respect to the major Solar System objects.