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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2021 DR
Near Earth Object 2021 DR 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 2021 DR 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 2021 DR from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2021 DR 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 2021 DR to Earth will happen on Wednesday 11 February 2032 at a distance of 0.005066 Astronomical Units, or 757,889 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2021 DR, 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 2021 DR at epoch September, 12 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460200.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.14838413 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 1.48409020° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.76198786 AU 113,991,762 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.02752284 AU 153,715,230 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
0.89475535 AU 133,853,496 km |
| Orbital period | period |
0.8464 years 309.1398 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | May 7, 2023 2,460,071.8121 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | March 11, 2024 2,460,380.9519 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 217.84524945964° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 143.02812558079° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 149.85981689276° |
| Mean motion | n | 1.16452179°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 DR 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 2021 DR 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 | 10h 25m 46s | +10° 47’ 28” | 30.31 | Leo |
| Jul 11 2025 | 10h 29m 11s | +10° 28’ 15” | 30.31 | Leo |
| Jul 12 2025 | 10h 32m 35s | +10° 08’ 54” | 30.31 | Leo |
| Jul 13 2025 | 10h 35m 57s | +09° 49’ 26” | 30.31 | Leo |
| Jul 14 2025 | 10h 39m 20s | +09° 29’ 50” | 30.31 | Leo |
| Jul 15 2025 | 10h 42m 43s | +09° 10’ 07” | 30.30 | Leo |
| Jul 16 2025 | 10h 46m 06s | +08° 50’ 17” | 30.30 | Leo |
| Jul 17 2025 | 10h 49m 28s | +08° 30’ 20” | 30.30 | Leo |
| Jul 18 2025 | 10h 52m 49s | +08° 10’ 17” | 30.30 | Leo |
| Jul 19 2025 | 10h 56m 11s | +07° 50’ 07” | 30.29 | Leo |
| Jul 20 2025 | 10h 59m 31s | +07° 29’ 50” | 30.29 | Leo |
| Jul 21 2025 | 11h 02m 52s | +07° 09’ 28” | 30.29 | Leo |
| Jul 22 2025 | 11h 06m 12s | +06° 48’ 59” | 30.28 | Leo |
| Jul 23 2025 | 11h 09m 33s | +06° 28’ 24” | 30.28 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2021 DR: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2021 DR?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2021 DR in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2021 DR from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2021 DR is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2021 DR?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2021 DR from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2021 DR's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2021 DR's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2021 DR orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 DR with respect to the major Solar System objects.