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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2017 GK6
Near Earth Object 2017 GK6 is in the constellation of Auriga, 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 2017 GK6 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 2017 GK6 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2017 GK6 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 2017 GK6 to Earth will happen on Tuesday 3 April 2029 at a distance of 0.011954 Astronomical Units, or 1,788,286 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2017 GK6, 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 2017 GK6 at epoch September, 12 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460200.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.34116715 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 14.92413691° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.94369923 AU 141,175,396 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.92106147 AU 287,386,706 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.43238035 AU 214,281,051 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.7143 years 626.1609 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | January 8, 2024 2,460,318.4293 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | September 26, 2025 2,460,944.5902 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 138.47941839004° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 15.755822024805° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 292.19865323456° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.57493208°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2017 GK6 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 2017 GK6 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 20 2025 | 04h 37m 04s | +28° 02’ 03” | 28.83 | Taurus |
| Jun 21 2025 | 04h 40m 40s | +28° 12’ 44” | 28.82 | Taurus |
| Jun 22 2025 | 04h 44m 18s | +28° 23’ 08” | 28.81 | Taurus |
| Jun 23 2025 | 04h 47m 58s | +28° 33’ 15” | 28.80 | Taurus |
| Jun 24 2025 | 04h 51m 40s | +28° 43’ 05” | 28.79 | Taurus |
| Jun 25 2025 | 04h 55m 24s | +28° 52’ 35” | 28.78 | Auriga |
| Jun 26 2025 | 04h 59m 09s | +29° 01’ 47” | 28.77 | Auriga |
| Jun 27 2025 | 05h 02m 56s | +29° 10’ 40” | 28.76 | Auriga |
| Jun 28 2025 | 05h 06m 44s | +29° 19’ 13” | 28.75 | Auriga |
| Jun 29 2025 | 05h 10m 34s | +29° 27’ 25” | 28.74 | Auriga |
| Jun 30 2025 | 05h 14m 27s | +29° 35’ 16” | 28.73 | Auriga |
| Jul 01 2025 | 05h 18m 21s | +29° 42’ 45” | 28.72 | Auriga |
| Jul 02 2025 | 05h 22m 16s | +29° 49’ 53” | 28.71 | Auriga |
| Jul 03 2025 | 05h 26m 13s | +29° 56’ 38” | 28.70 | Auriga |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2017 GK6: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2017 GK6?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2017 GK6 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2017 GK6 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2017 GK6 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2017 GK6?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2017 GK6 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2017 GK6's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2017 GK6's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2017 GK6 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2017 GK6 with respect to the major Solar System objects.