2005 WA
ephemeris	date	magn	radius	delta (AU)	delta (LD)	delta (km)	ra	dec	elong	phase
Today	15 Sep 2024	25.1	0.868 AU	0.368 AU	143.04 LD	54,992,662 km	15h23m	+00°59'	57.9°	101.1°
Approach	17 Nov 2024	21.0	0.988 AU	0.063 AU	24.64 LD	9,471,470 km	21h49m	-21°35'	87.3°	89.0°
Brightest	23 Nov 2024	20.6	1.010 AU	0.071 AU	27.78 LD	10,679,940 km	23h51m	-22°47'	106.3°	69.8°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hₒ) of 23.9 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2005 WA is 45 - 100 m.

The interactive orbit chart above shows the near-earth object's path through the solar system and its position at the given date. Green and blue lines are shown perpendicular to the ecliptic plane: Green if the path is above the ecliptic plane, blue if it is below.

(Left-click and drag to rotate the view; right-click and drag to move the view; use scroll wheel to zoom in our out.)

The light curve chart below shows the estimated development of the NEO's magnitude during its approach to earth.

The following all-sky chart shows the path of the NEO in the coming months.

The following chart shows the path of the NEO in the coming days or hours. The field of view is optimized for (~10x50) binoculars and finderscopes. A more printer-friendly version of the same chart can be found below.