(178383) Teruel Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 5 August 1997 by Lopez, A., Pacheco, R. at Costitx.
Teruel is a Spanish city that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is notable for its significant historical and cultural heritage, its medieval architecture, and its gastronomy. Despite being the least-populated provincial capital in Spain, its artistic wealth and historical role make it a unique and significant tourist destination.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #11, 13), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Teruel is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Teruel is 2.15 au from the Sun and 1.58 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 178383 |
| Provisional designation | 1997 PD4 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.07 |
| Orbital period | 4.15 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.58 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.10 – 3.07 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.187 |
| Inclination | 7.10° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.08 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.