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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2018 DU
Near Earth Object 2018 DU 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 2018 DU 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 2018 DU from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2018 DU 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 2018 DU to Earth will happen on Wednesday 25 February 2032 at a distance of 0.005115 Astronomical Units, or 765,132 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2018 DU, 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 2018 DU at epoch September, 12 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460200.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.18088104 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 3.19614552° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.96199186 AU 143,911,934 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.38685343 AU 207,470,321 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.17442265 AU 175,691,128 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.2728 years 464.8738 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | May 2, 2023 2,460,066.6419 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | August 9, 2024 2,460,531.5156 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 217.57116788771° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 335.11997228243° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 103.66024921771° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.77440375°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2018 DU 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 2018 DU 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 | 05h 54m 49s | +25° 15’ 32” | 31.31 | Taurus |
| Jul 11 2025 | 05h 58m 26s | +25° 15’ 37” | 31.31 | Taurus |
| Jul 12 2025 | 06h 02m 04s | +25° 15’ 22” | 31.30 | Taurus |
| Jul 13 2025 | 06h 05m 42s | +25° 14’ 47” | 31.30 | Gemini |
| Jul 14 2025 | 06h 09m 20s | +25° 13’ 54” | 31.29 | Gemini |
| Jul 15 2025 | 06h 12m 59s | +25° 12’ 40” | 31.29 | Gemini |
| Jul 16 2025 | 06h 16m 38s | +25° 11’ 07” | 31.29 | Gemini |
| Jul 17 2025 | 06h 20m 18s | +25° 09’ 13” | 31.28 | Gemini |
| Jul 18 2025 | 06h 23m 58s | +25° 06’ 59” | 31.28 | Gemini |
| Jul 19 2025 | 06h 27m 39s | +25° 04’ 23” | 31.27 | Gemini |
| Jul 20 2025 | 06h 31m 20s | +25° 01’ 28” | 31.27 | Gemini |
| Jul 21 2025 | 06h 35m 01s | +24° 58’ 12” | 31.26 | Gemini |
| Jul 22 2025 | 06h 38m 43s | +24° 54’ 36” | 31.26 | Gemini |
| Jul 23 2025 | 06h 42m 26s | +24° 50’ 39” | 31.25 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2018 DU: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2018 DU?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2018 DU in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2018 DU from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2018 DU is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2018 DU?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2018 DU from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2018 DU's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2018 DU's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2018 DU orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2018 DU with respect to the major Solar System objects.