Near Earth Object 2015 TS238
Near Earth Object 2015 TS238 is in the constellation of Aries, at a distance of
Finder Charts
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Equatorial Coordinates
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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 2015 TS238 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 2015 TS238 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2015 TS238 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 2015 TS238 to Earth will happen on Thursday 8 October 2026 at a distance of 0.012125 Astronomical Units, or 1,813,910 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2015 TS238, 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 2015 TS238 at epoch March, 30 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.49931299 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 3.32338570° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.57251486 AU 85,647,004 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.71440232 AU 256,470,936 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.14345859 AU 171,058,970 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.2228 years 446.6107 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | February 29, 2024 2,460,369.7267 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | May 20, 2025 2,460,816.3373 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 78.183513676341° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 191.03201377344° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 24.805495785152° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.80607122°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2015 TS238 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 2015 TS238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22 2025 | 03h 03m 13s | +18° 24’ 54” | 27.23 | Aries |
| Jun 23 2025 | 03h 06m 11s | +18° 33’ 25” | 27.25 | Aries |
| Jun 24 2025 | 03h 09m 09s | +18° 41’ 49” | 27.28 | Aries |
| Jun 25 2025 | 03h 12m 06s | +18° 50’ 04” | 27.30 | Aries |
| Jun 26 2025 | 03h 15m 04s | +18° 58’ 10” | 27.32 | Aries |
| Jun 27 2025 | 03h 18m 01s | +19° 06’ 06” | 27.34 | Aries |
| Jun 28 2025 | 03h 20m 57s | +19° 13’ 53” | 27.37 | Aries |
| Jun 29 2025 | 03h 23m 54s | +19° 21’ 29” | 27.39 | Aries |
| Jun 30 2025 | 03h 26m 51s | +19° 28’ 55” | 27.41 | Taurus |
| Jul 01 2025 | 03h 29m 46s | +19° 36’ 11” | 27.44 | Aries |
| Jul 02 2025 | 03h 32m 41s | +19° 43’ 15” | 27.46 | Taurus |
| Jul 03 2025 | 03h 35m 35s | +19° 50’ 09” | 27.48 | Taurus |
| Jul 04 2025 | 03h 38m 28s | +19° 56’ 51” | 27.51 | Taurus |
| Jul 05 2025 | 03h 41m 21s | +20° 03’ 22” | 27.53 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2015 TS238: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2015 TS238?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2015 TS238 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2015 TS238 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2015 TS238 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2015 TS238?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2015 TS238 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2015 TS238's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2015 TS238's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2015 TS238 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2015 TS238 with respect to the major Solar System objects.