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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2022 OC3
Near Earth Object 2022 OC3 is in the constellation of Virgo, 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 2022 OC3 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 2022 OC3 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2022 OC3 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 2022 OC3 to Earth will happen on Saturday 31 January 2026 at a distance of 0.003343 Astronomical Units, or 500,155 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2022 OC3, 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 2022 OC3 at epoch March, 30 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.12792935 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 0.36689570° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.88516589 AU 132,418,932 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.14486663 AU 171,269,611 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.01501626 AU 151,844,271 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0226 years 373.5149 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | November 5, 2023 2,460,254.1951 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | November 13, 2024 2,460,627.7100 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 130.54177430655° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 278.077672999° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 141.01111733354° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.96381698°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2022 OC3 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 2022 OC3 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 | 13h 22m 45s | -08° 55’ 11” | 28.73 | Virgo |
| Jul 11 2025 | 13h 24m 56s | -09° 07’ 00” | 28.75 | Virgo |
| Jul 12 2025 | 13h 27m 08s | -09° 18’ 51” | 28.76 | Virgo |
| Jul 13 2025 | 13h 29m 20s | -09° 30’ 44” | 28.78 | Virgo |
| Jul 14 2025 | 13h 31m 34s | -09° 42’ 38” | 28.80 | Virgo |
| Jul 15 2025 | 13h 33m 48s | -09° 54’ 34” | 28.81 | Virgo |
| Jul 16 2025 | 13h 36m 03s | -10° 06’ 32” | 28.83 | Virgo |
| Jul 17 2025 | 13h 38m 18s | -10° 18’ 29” | 28.84 | Virgo |
| Jul 18 2025 | 13h 40m 35s | -10° 30’ 29” | 28.85 | Virgo |
| Jul 19 2025 | 13h 42m 52s | -10° 42’ 30” | 28.87 | Virgo |
| Jul 20 2025 | 13h 45m 11s | -10° 54’ 31” | 28.88 | Virgo |
| Jul 21 2025 | 13h 47m 30s | -11° 06’ 32” | 28.89 | Virgo |
| Jul 22 2025 | 13h 49m 51s | -11° 18’ 35” | 28.91 | Virgo |
| Jul 23 2025 | 13h 52m 12s | -11° 30’ 37” | 28.92 | Virgo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2022 OC3: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2022 OC3?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2022 OC3 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2022 OC3 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2022 OC3 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2022 OC3?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2022 OC3 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2022 OC3's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2022 OC3's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2022 OC3 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2022 OC3 with respect to the major Solar System objects.