(390848) Veerle Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 8 September 2004 by Pauwels, T., De Cat, P. at Uccle.
This minor planet is a tribute to all people fighting against cancer. It is named after Veerle Demolder, a young mother who was struck by cancer at the age of 32. She inspired many people by communicating honestly about the disease and her fears. Even while being sick herself, she raised money to support people affected by cancer.Naming citation (MPC batch dated 2016-11-14), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Veerle is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Veerle is 2.24 au from the Sun and 1.65 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 390848 |
| Provisional designation | 2004 RB165 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.75 |
| Orbital period | 3.57 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.33 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.01 – 2.66 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.141 |
| Inclination | 6.54° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.01 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.