Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133
Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 is in the constellation of
Gemini,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2012 XE133 is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the East-North-East direction at an altitude of 4.51° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 2012 XE133 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance data is measured in Astronomical Units and sampled with an interval of 1 day.
The value of the reported distance might be somewhat inaccurate around the times of closest approach for objects passing extremely close to Earth.
Closest Approach
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 to Earth happens on Sat Dec 30 2028 at a distance of 0.009864 Astronomical Units, or 1,475,570 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133, according to the most recent ephemerides data. Magnitude data is sampled with a 2 days interval and there might be inaccuracies for objects changing brightness very rapidly during the course of a few days. For comets there could be large discrepancies between the observed and predicted brightness because of their highly dynamic behaviour.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 at epoch 30 March 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.43261513 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 6.72719046° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.41033109 AU 61,384,657 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.03606310 AU 154,992,833 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
0.72319709 AU 108,188,745 km |
| Orbital period | period |
0.6150 years 224.6381 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Apr-22 19:52:06 2,460,423.3279 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2024-Dec-03 11:10 2,460,647.9660 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 337.09451324714° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 281.01232028777° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 323.41658668679° |
| Mean motion | n | 1.60257760°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jun 06 | 06h 55m 05s | +20° 34’ 34” | 24.98 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 06h 58m 58s | +20° 26’ 04” | 24.95 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 07h 02m 51s | +20° 17’ 13” | 24.92 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 07h 06m 45s | +20° 08’ 02” | 24.90 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 07h 10m 40s | +19° 58’ 29” | 24.87 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 07h 14m 34s | +19° 48’ 37” | 24.84 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 07h 18m 28s | +19° 38’ 25” | 24.81 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 07h 22m 24s | +19° 27’ 53” | 24.78 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 07h 26m 20s | +19° 17’ 03” | 24.75 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 07h 30m 16s | +19° 05’ 54” | 24.72 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 07h 34m 12s | +18° 54’ 28” | 24.69 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 07h 38m 08s | +18° 42’ 45” | 24.66 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 07h 42m 03s | +18° 30’ 45” | 24.63 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 07h 45m 58s | +18° 18’ 31” | 24.60 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2012 XE133 with respect to the major Solar System objects.