2016 WR8
ephemeris	date	magn	radius	delta (AU)	delta (LD)	delta (km)	ra	dec	elong	phase
Today	15 Sep 2024	28.0	1.097 AU	0.404 AU	157.35 LD	60,495,563 km	22h54m	+84°54'	92.0°	66.4°
Brightest	24 Nov 2024	23.7	1.003 AU	0.056 AU	21.74 LD	8,356,704 km	09h11m	+08°19'	104.7°	72.2°
Approach	25 Nov 2024	23.7	1.002 AU	0.056 AU	21.69 LD	8,340,868 km	09h09m	+04°48'	104.4°	72.5°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hₒ) of 27.4 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2016 WR8 is 9 - 20 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.