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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2021 RO16
Near Earth Object 2021 RO16 is in the constellation of Aries, 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 RO16 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 RO16 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2021 RO16 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 RO16 to Earth will happen on Saturday 22 April 2034 at a distance of 0.004919 Astronomical Units, or 735,940 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2021 RO16, 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 RO16 at epoch March, 30 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.26387086 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 0.41416703° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.87298393 AU 130,596,537 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.49883886 AU 224,223,102 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.18591139 AU 177,409,820 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.2915 years 471.7119 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | February 15, 2024 2,460,356.1491 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | June 1, 2025 2,460,827.8610 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 219.3141357008° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 60.084283658741° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 33.847597164567° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.76317777°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 RO16 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 RO16 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 | 02h 48m 47s | +15° 38’ 37” | 28.25 | Aries |
| Jul 11 2025 | 02h 51m 48s | +15° 52’ 07” | 28.26 | Aries |
| Jul 12 2025 | 02h 54m 49s | +16° 05’ 22” | 28.26 | Aries |
| Jul 13 2025 | 02h 57m 50s | +16° 18’ 24” | 28.27 | Aries |
| Jul 14 2025 | 03h 00m 50s | +16° 31’ 13” | 28.28 | Aries |
| Jul 15 2025 | 03h 03m 50s | +16° 43’ 48” | 28.28 | Aries |
| Jul 16 2025 | 03h 06m 49s | +16° 56’ 10” | 28.29 | Aries |
| Jul 17 2025 | 03h 09m 48s | +17° 08’ 18” | 28.30 | Aries |
| Jul 18 2025 | 03h 12m 45s | +17° 20’ 13” | 28.30 | Aries |
| Jul 19 2025 | 03h 15m 43s | +17° 31’ 54” | 28.31 | Aries |
| Jul 20 2025 | 03h 18m 40s | +17° 43’ 22” | 28.32 | Aries |
| Jul 21 2025 | 03h 21m 37s | +17° 54’ 36” | 28.32 | Aries |
| Jul 22 2025 | 03h 24m 32s | +18° 05’ 36” | 28.33 | Aries |
| Jul 23 2025 | 03h 27m 27s | +18° 16’ 23” | 28.34 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2021 RO16: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2021 RO16?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2021 RO16 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2021 RO16 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2021 RO16 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2021 RO16?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2021 RO16 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2021 RO16's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2021 RO16's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2021 RO16 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 RO16 with respect to the major Solar System objects.