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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2021 RS5
Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 is in the constellation of Cancer, 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 RS5 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 RS5 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 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 RS5 to Earth will happen on Tuesday 11 March 2031 at a distance of 0.008624 Astronomical Units, or 1,290,142 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5, 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 RS5 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.22747675 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 5.13472461° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.82224659 AU 123,006,339 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.30648310 AU 195,447,090 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.06436484 AU 159,226,715 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0981 years 401.0830 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | October 14, 2024 2,460,598.2923 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | November 19, 2025 2,460,999.3753 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 270.49380231948° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 345.88792599735° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 1.9815575003951° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.89756993°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 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 RS5 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 | 07h 42m 48s | +23° 27’ 55” | 30.93 | Gemini |
| Jul 11 2025 | 07h 46m 11s | +23° 18’ 08” | 30.92 | Gemini |
| Jul 12 2025 | 07h 49m 34s | +23° 08’ 03” | 30.90 | Gemini |
| Jul 13 2025 | 07h 52m 57s | +22° 57’ 42” | 30.89 | Gemini |
| Jul 14 2025 | 07h 56m 20s | +22° 47’ 04” | 30.87 | Gemini |
| Jul 15 2025 | 07h 59m 43s | +22° 36’ 08” | 30.86 | Gemini |
| Jul 16 2025 | 08h 03m 05s | +22° 24’ 55” | 30.85 | Cancer |
| Jul 17 2025 | 08h 06m 28s | +22° 13’ 25” | 30.83 | Cancer |
| Jul 18 2025 | 08h 09m 51s | +22° 01’ 38” | 30.82 | Cancer |
| Jul 19 2025 | 08h 13m 14s | +21° 49’ 33” | 30.81 | Cancer |
| Jul 20 2025 | 08h 16m 36s | +21° 37’ 12” | 30.79 | Cancer |
| Jul 21 2025 | 08h 19m 59s | +21° 24’ 34” | 30.78 | Cancer |
| Jul 22 2025 | 08h 23m 22s | +21° 11’ 39” | 30.76 | Cancer |
| Jul 23 2025 | 08h 26m 45s | +20° 58’ 26” | 30.75 | Cancer |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2021 RS5: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2021 RS5?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2021 RS5?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2021 RS5's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 RS5 with respect to the major Solar System objects.