2015 DG200
2015 DG200
Current distance from Earth
166,618,507km
433.5 lunar distances1.114 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2027-Jan-22
Passes 3.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 1,425,348 km, closing at 20.0 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
4.02 yr
1470 days
Diameter
124 m
about the length of a football pitch
Eccentricity
0.726
orbit shape
Inclination
10.6°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.3×2015 DG200 is 1.3× the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 28.0
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
18h 11m
Declination
−28° 12′
From your location
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2015 DG200 is currently faint (magnitude 28.0) — it brightens around close approaches. Position is in equatorial coordinates (J2000); pair it with our sky conditions to plan a session.
Frequently asked questions
How close does 2015 DG200 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2027-Jan-22, when it passes about 3.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 1,425,348 km. 2015 DG200 is currently about 433 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2015 DG200 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2015 DG200 is not on any impact-risk watchlist. Its trajectory is continuously refined as new observations are gathered, and predicted close approaches are calculated decades ahead. Its live position and orbit are shown above.
How big is 2015 DG200?
2015 DG200 is estimated at about 124 m across — about the length of a football pitch. Size estimates are derived from how bright the asteroid appears and refined by radar and thermal measurements when it passes close to Earth.
What kind of orbit does 2015 DG200 have?
2015 DG200 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 4.02 years, on an elliptical path that reaches beyond Earth’s orbit and swings back toward the Sun. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2015 DG200 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2015 DG200 is far too faint to see, but during a close approach it can brighten enough for amateur telescopes. Check the close-approach date above, then plan your night with our sky and space-weather tools.
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