(2021 VY4)
Designation: 2021 VY4 | Estimated Size: 18.4 m
Physical Characteristics
| Primary Designation | 2021 VY4 |
|---|---|
| Full Name | (2021 VY4) |
| Estimated Diameter | 18.4 m (about one and a half school buses) |
| Absolute Magnitude (H) | 26.43 |
| Total Encounters in Catalog | 1 |
Keplerian Orbit View
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Heliocentric Orbit Projection
True-scale heliocentric projection showing (2021 VY4) (blue ellipse) relative to Earth (cyan), Venus, and Mars orbits.
| Orbital Classification | ATE (Near-Earth Object) |
|---|---|
| Semi-Major Axis (a) | 0.887 AU |
| Eccentricity (e) | 0.404 |
| Perihelion Distance (q) | 0.529 AU |
| Aphelion Distance (Q) | 1.250 AU |
| Orbital Period | 0.84 years |
| Orbital Inclination (i) | 16.6° |
| Potentially Hazardous Asteroid | No |
Earth Close-Approach Timeline
| Date (TDB) | Nominal Distance | Lunar Distances | Velocity | Inside Moon? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Nov-12 23:14 | 11,200,000 km | 29.3 LD | 12.2336147861657 km/s | No | View Encounter |