2016 WR8
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Brightest24 Nov 202423.71.003 AU0.056 AU21.74 LD8,356,826 km09h11m+08°20'104.7°72.2°
Approach25 Nov 202423.71.002 AU0.056 AU21.69 LD8,340,869 km09h09m+04°48'104.4°72.5°
Today2 Dec 202424.50.998 AU0.073 AU28.29 LD10,876,102 km08h46m-35°09'97.1°78.7°

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

2016 WR8- 2024-12-02
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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.

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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.