Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8
Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8 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) 2014 XC8 from Covington, United States (all times relative to the local timezone America/New_York):
- 2014 XC8 is below the horizon from Covington, United States.
- Given its current magnitude, 2014 XC8 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8 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) 2014 XC8 to Earth happens on Wed May 24 2034 at a distance of 0.009011 Astronomical Units, or 1,348,068 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8, 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) 2014 XC8 at epoch 30 March 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.38299231 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 2.23392360° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.68318207 AU 102,202,583 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.53131891 AU 229,082,048 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.10725049 AU 165,642,316 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1651 years 425.5663 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Feb-04 15:00:02 2,460,345.1250 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-Apr-05 04:35 2,460,770.6913 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 270.4624612375° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 72.417901510122° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 46.843443281868° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.84593161°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8 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 14 | 05h 38m 28s | +23° 37’ 12” | 28.17 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 05h 42m 29s | +23° 40’ 08” | 28.19 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 05h 46m 29s | +23° 42’ 40” | 28.21 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 05h 50m 28s | +23° 44’ 48” | 28.22 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 05h 54m 26s | +23° 46’ 32” | 28.24 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 05h 58m 22s | +23° 47’ 54” | 28.25 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 06h 02m 16s | +23° 48’ 53” | 28.27 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 06h 06m 10s | +23° 49’ 29” | 28.28 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 06h 10m 01s | +23° 49’ 44” | 28.30 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 06h 13m 52s | +23° 49’ 36” | 28.31 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 06h 17m 41s | +23° 49’ 08” | 28.32 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 06h 21m 29s | +23° 48’ 19” | 28.33 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 06h 25m 15s | +23° 47’ 10” | 28.35 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 06h 29m 00s | +23° 45’ 41” | 28.36 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8?: Key information on where to find Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2014 XC8 with respect to the major Solar System objects.