(2016 VZ1)
Designation: 2016 VZ1 | Estimated Size: 21.4 m
Physical Characteristics
| Primary Designation | 2016 VZ1 |
|---|---|
| Full Name | (2016 VZ1) |
| Estimated Diameter | 21.4 m (about one and a half school buses) |
| Absolute Magnitude (H) | 26.1 |
| Total Encounters in Catalog | 1 |
Keplerian Orbit View
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Heliocentric Orbit Projection
True-scale heliocentric projection showing (2016 VZ1) (blue ellipse) relative to Earth (cyan), Venus, and Mars orbits.
| Orbital Classification | APO (Near-Earth Object) |
|---|---|
| Semi-Major Axis (a) | 1.070 AU |
| Eccentricity (e) | 0.138 |
| Perihelion Distance (q) | 0.924 AU |
| Aphelion Distance (Q) | 1.220 AU |
| Orbital Period | 1.11 years |
| Orbital Inclination (i) | 24.0° |
| Potentially Hazardous Asteroid | No |
Earth Close-Approach Timeline
| Date (TDB) | Nominal Distance | Lunar Distances | Velocity | Inside Moon? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Nov-05 19:58 | 7,660,000 km | 19.9 LD | 13.4824050171346 km/s | No | View Encounter |