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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2008 DB
Near Earth Object 2008 DB 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 2008 DB 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 2008 DB from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2008 DB 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 2008 DB to Earth will happen on Saturday 14 August 2032 at a distance of 0.000852 Astronomical Units, or 127,435 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2008 DB, 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 2008 DB at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.23293221 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 4.22361010° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.80811879 AU 120,892,851 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.29891478 AU 194,314,886 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.05351679 AU 157,603,869 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0814 years 394.9668 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | April 3, 2025 2,460,768.5790 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | May 3, 2026 2,461,163.5458 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 274.63705952061° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 141.43304110431° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 206.8012147711° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.91146896°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2008 DB 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 2008 DB 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 36m 10s | +15° 38’ 03” | 28.61 | Leo |
| Jul 11 2025 | 09h 39m 52s | +15° 21’ 48” | 28.62 | Leo |
| Jul 12 2025 | 09h 43m 32s | +15° 05’ 23” | 28.63 | Leo |
| Jul 13 2025 | 09h 47m 11s | +14° 48’ 50” | 28.64 | Leo |
| Jul 14 2025 | 09h 50m 49s | +14° 32’ 06” | 28.64 | Leo |
| Jul 15 2025 | 09h 54m 25s | +14° 15’ 15” | 28.65 | Leo |
| Jul 16 2025 | 09h 57m 59s | +13° 58’ 15” | 28.66 | Leo |
| Jul 17 2025 | 10h 01m 33s | +13° 41’ 08” | 28.67 | Leo |
| Jul 18 2025 | 10h 05m 05s | +13° 23’ 52” | 28.68 | Leo |
| Jul 19 2025 | 10h 08m 36s | +13° 06’ 30” | 28.69 | Leo |
| Jul 20 2025 | 10h 12m 06s | +12° 49’ 01” | 28.69 | Leo |
| Jul 21 2025 | 10h 15m 34s | +12° 31’ 24” | 28.70 | Leo |
| Jul 22 2025 | 10h 19m 01s | +12° 13’ 43” | 28.71 | Leo |
| Jul 23 2025 | 10h 22m 27s | +11° 55’ 55” | 28.72 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2008 DB: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2008 DB?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2008 DB in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2008 DB from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2008 DB is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2008 DB?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2008 DB from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2008 DB's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2008 DB's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2008 DB orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2008 DB with respect to the major Solar System objects.