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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2021 XE
Near Earth Object 2021 XE is in the constellation of Leo, 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 2021 XE 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 2021 XE from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2021 XE 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.
Note: The values in this chart may not be entirely accurate around the time of closest approach for objects passing very close to Earth at high speed (e.g., Near-Earth Objects).
Closest Approach to Earth
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Near Earth Object 2021 XE to Earth will happen on Wednesday 10 December 2031 at a distance of 0.009612 Astronomical Units, or 1,437,882 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2021 XE, 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 2021 XE at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.10886435 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 3.16533319° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.95621441 AU 143,047,639 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.18984362 AU 177,998,073 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.07302901 AU 160,522,856 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1115 years 405.9903 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | April 10, 2024 2,460,411.3435 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | May 21, 2025 2,460,817.3338 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 229.46997152633° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 253.60148492024° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 167.72901051703° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.88672076°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 XE 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 2021 XE 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 | 09h 34m 23s | +12° 28’ 24” | 31.32 | Leo |
| Jul 11 2025 | 09h 38m 20s | +12° 09’ 03” | 31.32 | Leo |
| Jul 12 2025 | 09h 42m 15s | +11° 49’ 30” | 31.33 | Leo |
| Jul 13 2025 | 09h 46m 11s | +11° 29’ 46” | 31.33 | Leo |
| Jul 14 2025 | 09h 50m 06s | +11° 09’ 51” | 31.33 | Leo |
| Jul 15 2025 | 09h 54m 00s | +10° 49’ 47” | 31.34 | Leo |
| Jul 16 2025 | 09h 57m 52s | +10° 29’ 32” | 31.34 | Leo |
| Jul 17 2025 | 10h 01m 45s | +10° 09’ 09” | 31.35 | Leo |
| Jul 18 2025 | 10h 05m 36s | +09° 48’ 36” | 31.35 | Leo |
| Jul 19 2025 | 10h 09m 27s | +09° 27’ 55” | 31.35 | Leo |
| Jul 20 2025 | 10h 13m 18s | +09° 07’ 06” | 31.36 | Leo |
| Jul 21 2025 | 10h 17m 07s | +08° 46’ 10” | 31.36 | Leo |
| Jul 22 2025 | 10h 20m 55s | +08° 25’ 06” | 31.37 | Leo |
| Jul 23 2025 | 10h 24m 44s | +08° 03’ 55” | 31.37 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2021 XE: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2021 XE?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2021 XE in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2021 XE from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2021 XE is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2021 XE?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2021 XE from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2021 XE's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2021 XE's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2021 XE orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 XE with respect to the major Solar System objects.