2021 VC4
2021 VC4
Current distance from Earth
161,829,132km
421.0 lunar distances1.082 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Nov-03
Passes 6.0 lunar distances from Earth — about 2,291,695 km, closing at 11.2 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.83 yr
305 days
Diameter
15 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.368
orbit shape
Inclination
2.4°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.4×2021 VC4 is 1.4× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 30.3
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
11h 10m
Declination
+5° 10′
From your location
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2021 VC4 is currently faint (magnitude 30.3) — 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 2021 VC4 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Nov-03, when it passes about 6.0 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 2,291,695 km. 2021 VC4 is currently about 421 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2021 VC4 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2021 VC4 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 2021 VC4?
2021 VC4 is estimated at about 15 m across — about the size of a house. 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 2021 VC4 have?
2021 VC4 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.83 years, on an elliptical path that spends much of its time inside Earth’s orbit. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2021 VC4 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2021 VC4 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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