2022 VD2
ephemeris	date	magn	radius	delta (AU)	delta (LD)	delta (km)	ra	dec	elong	phase
Brightest	16 Sep 2024	21.5	1.017 AU	0.042 AU	16.40 LD	6,303,629 km	19h20m	+48°58'	104.7°	73.0°
Approach	22 Sep 2024	21.8	1.004 AU	0.037 AU	14.48 LD	5,567,947 km	17h43m	+75°46'	89.0°	88.9°
Today	2 Dec 2024	24.0	1.129 AU	0.194 AU	75.54 LD	29,043,791 km	07h48m	+16°53'	133.8°	39.1°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hₒ) of 25.8 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2022 VD2 is 20 - 40 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.