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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2015 XX168
Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 is in the constellation of Taurus, at a distance of
Finder Charts
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Equatorial Coordinates
Apparent
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance is measured in Astronomical Units and the data is sampled with an interval of 1 day.
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Closest Approach to Earth
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 to Earth will happen on Thursday 18 December 2025 at a distance of 0.012059 Astronomical Units, or 1,804,028 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168, i.e., its apparent magnitude as a function of time. The curve is calculated using the latest ephemerides provided by JPL Horizons. The magnitude data is sampled with the interval of 2 days. Because of this sampling, inaccuracies may occur for objects that have large variations of brightness over a few days. For comets, large discrepancies can arise between the calculated brightness and the observations due to their highly dynamic, and not always precisely predictable, behavior.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 at epoch March, 30 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.42586784 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 0.97533992° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.48188845 AU 72,089,486 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.19677889 AU 179,035,574 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
0.83933367 AU 125,562,530 km |
| Orbital period | period |
0.7690 years 280.8668 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | August 16, 2024 2,460,538.7525 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | May 24, 2025 2,460,819.6193 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 299.94255274033° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 282.07873502982° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 182.79532323526° |
| Mean motion | n | 1.28174640°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 relative to the other major objects in the Solar System. You can access more advanced features using our 3D Solar System Viewer.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Apparent celestial coordinates are provided.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10 2025 | 03h 34m 38s | +20° 06’ 28” | 27.33 | Taurus |
| Jul 11 2025 | 03h 35m 59s | +20° 12’ 11” | 27.33 | Taurus |
| Jul 12 2025 | 03h 37m 24s | +20° 18’ 03” | 27.34 | Taurus |
| Jul 13 2025 | 03h 38m 53s | +20° 23’ 59” | 27.34 | Taurus |
| Jul 14 2025 | 03h 40m 24s | +20° 30’ 00” | 27.35 | Taurus |
| Jul 15 2025 | 03h 41m 57s | +20° 36’ 06” | 27.35 | Taurus |
| Jul 16 2025 | 03h 43m 33s | +20° 42’ 14” | 27.36 | Taurus |
| Jul 17 2025 | 03h 45m 11s | +20° 48’ 25” | 27.37 | Taurus |
| Jul 18 2025 | 03h 46m 51s | +20° 54’ 37” | 27.37 | Taurus |
| Jul 19 2025 | 03h 48m 33s | +21° 00’ 51” | 27.38 | Taurus |
| Jul 20 2025 | 03h 50m 17s | +21° 07’ 04” | 27.38 | Taurus |
| Jul 21 2025 | 03h 52m 03s | +21° 13’ 18” | 27.39 | Taurus |
| Jul 22 2025 | 03h 53m 51s | +21° 19’ 31” | 27.40 | Taurus |
| Jul 23 2025 | 03h 55m 40s | +21° 25’ 42” | 27.40 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2015 XX168: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2015 XX168?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2015 XX168?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2015 XX168's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2015 XX168 with respect to the major Solar System objects.