2023 VS
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Today9 Feb 202530.20.907 AU0.153 AU59.63 LD22,925,239 km01h01m+01°55'54.8°117.3°
Approach16 Apr 202519.41.004 AU0.002 AU0.84 LD323,442 km07h09m-67°55'96.8°83.1°
Brightest17 Apr 202518.81.006 AU0.003 AU1.03 LD394,903 km12h01m-54°39'131.6°48.2°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hâ‚’) of 29.8 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2023 VS is 3 - 6 m.

2023 VS- 2025-02-09
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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.

(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.