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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2023 QP8
Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 is in the constellation of Virgo, at a distance of
Finder Charts
The sky charts below show, at different resolutions, the position of Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 in the sky. Click on each chart to access the interactive star map tool.
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 2023 QP8 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 2023 QP8 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 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 2023 QP8 to Earth will happen on Tuesday 21 November 2034 at a distance of 0.004352 Astronomical Units, or 651,026 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2023 QP8, 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 2023 QP8 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.58403124 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 6.73130366° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.99027420 AU 148,142,912 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
3.77101701 AU 564,136,117 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
2.38064561 AU 356,139,514 km |
| Orbital period | period |
3.6732 years 1,341.6541 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | November 13, 2023 2,460,261.6546 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | July 16, 2027 2,461,603.3087 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 353.70847242294° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 60.086531205579° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 90.9208495041° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.26832550°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 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 2023 QP8 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 | 14h 06m 26s | -11° 08’ 16” | 27.88 | Virgo |
| Jul 11 2025 | 14h 06m 30s | -11° 09’ 47” | 27.89 | Virgo |
| Jul 12 2025 | 14h 06m 35s | -11° 11’ 24” | 27.91 | Virgo |
| Jul 13 2025 | 14h 06m 41s | -11° 13’ 05” | 27.92 | Virgo |
| Jul 14 2025 | 14h 06m 48s | -11° 14’ 51” | 27.93 | Virgo |
| Jul 15 2025 | 14h 06m 57s | -11° 16’ 41” | 27.94 | Virgo |
| Jul 16 2025 | 14h 07m 06s | -11° 18’ 36” | 27.95 | Virgo |
| Jul 17 2025 | 14h 07m 16s | -11° 20’ 36” | 27.97 | Virgo |
| Jul 18 2025 | 14h 07m 27s | -11° 22’ 40” | 27.98 | Virgo |
| Jul 19 2025 | 14h 07m 39s | -11° 24’ 49” | 27.99 | Virgo |
| Jul 20 2025 | 14h 07m 52s | -11° 27’ 01” | 28.00 | Virgo |
| Jul 21 2025 | 14h 08m 06s | -11° 29’ 19” | 28.01 | Virgo |
| Jul 22 2025 | 14h 08m 21s | -11° 31’ 41” | 28.02 | Virgo |
| Jul 23 2025 | 14h 08m 37s | -11° 34’ 06” | 28.03 | Virgo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2023 QP8: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2023 QP8?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2023 QP8?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2023 QP8's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2023 QP8's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2023 QP8 with respect to the major Solar System objects.