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In Evidence
Asteroid 2010 RF12
Asteroid 2010 RF12 is in the constellation of Virgo, at a distance of
Finder Charts
The sky charts below show, at different resolutions, the position of asteroid 2010 RF12 in the sky. Click on each chart to access the interactive star map tool.
The following map uses photographic imagery from the Digitized Sky Survey (DSS) to realistically visualize the precise position of asteroid 2010 RF12 against the stars in the background. The horizontal size of the map measures 60 arcminutes. Click on the image to access a more detailed full-screen view.
Equatorial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of asteroid 2010 RF12 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of asteroid 2010 RF12 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of asteroid 2010 RF12 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).
The value of the distance of 2010 RF12 from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the live position tracker.
Closest Approach to Earth
In the period between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099, the closest approach of asteroid 2010 RF12 to Earth will happen on Tuesday 6 September 2095 at a distance of 0.000348 Astronomical Units, or 52,033 kilometers:
Note: the values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of asteroid 2010 RF12, 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 asteroid 2010 RF12 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.18826110 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 0.88243742° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.86158071 AU 128,890,640 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.26122185 AU 188,676,104 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.06140128 AU 158,783,372 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0935 years 399.4090 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | January 29, 2025 2,460,705.2787 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | March 5, 2026 2,461,104.6877 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 267.43356096205° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 163.69009457166° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 265.55964612° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.90133174°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of asteroid 2010 RF12 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 asteroid 2010 RF12 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 | 11h 49m 52s | +02° 00’ 12” | 31.06 | Virgo |
| Jul 11 2025 | 11h 52m 48s | +01° 41’ 15” | 31.07 | Virgo |
| Jul 12 2025 | 11h 55m 44s | +01° 22’ 20” | 31.08 | Virgo |
| Jul 13 2025 | 11h 58m 39s | +01° 03’ 27” | 31.09 | Virgo |
| Jul 14 2025 | 12h 01m 34s | +00° 44’ 37” | 31.10 | Virgo |
| Jul 15 2025 | 12h 04m 28s | +00° 25’ 49” | 31.11 | Virgo |
| Jul 16 2025 | 12h 07m 21s | +00° 07’ 03” | 31.12 | Virgo |
| Jul 17 2025 | 12h 10m 14s | -00° 11’ 38” | 31.13 | Virgo |
| Jul 18 2025 | 12h 13m 07s | -00° 30’ 17” | 31.13 | Virgo |
| Jul 19 2025 | 12h 16m 00s | -00° 48’ 55” | 31.14 | Virgo |
| Jul 20 2025 | 12h 18m 52s | -01° 07’ 28” | 31.15 | Virgo |
| Jul 21 2025 | 12h 21m 44s | -01° 26’ 00” | 31.16 | Virgo |
| Jul 22 2025 | 12h 24m 35s | -01° 44’ 28” | 31.17 | Virgo |
| Jul 23 2025 | 12h 27m 26s | -02° 02’ 52” | 31.17 | Virgo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid 2010 RF12: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is asteroid 2010 RF12?: Key information on where to find asteroid 2010 RF12 in the sky.
- Distance of asteroid 2010 RF12 from Earth: Find out how far asteroid 2010 RF12 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is asteroid 2010 RF12?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of asteroid 2010 RF12 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of asteroid 2010 RF12's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of asteroid 2010 RF12's position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days asteroid 2010 RF12's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about asteroid 2010 RF12 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of asteroid 2010 RF12 with respect to the major Solar System objects.