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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2014 XC8
Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 is in the constellation of Gemini, 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 2014 XC8 from Acoyapa, Nicaragua (all times relative to the local timezone America/Managua):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 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 2014 XC8 to Earth will happen on Wednesday 24 May 2034 at a distance of 0.009011 Astronomical Units, or 1,348,068 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2014 XC8, 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 2014 XC8 at epoch March, 30 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 | February 4, 2024 2,460,345.1250 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | April 5, 2025 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 |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 04 2025 | 06h 58m 08s | +23° 22’ 33” | 28.44 | Gemini |
| Jul 05 2025 | 07h 01m 41s | +23° 18’ 20” | 28.46 | Gemini |
| Jul 06 2025 | 07h 05m 12s | +23° 13’ 52” | 28.48 | Gemini |
| Jul 07 2025 | 07h 08m 42s | +23° 09’ 08” | 28.51 | Gemini |
| Jul 08 2025 | 07h 12m 10s | +23° 04’ 08” | 28.53 | Gemini |
| Jul 09 2025 | 07h 15m 37s | +22° 58’ 52” | 28.56 | Gemini |
| Jul 10 2025 | 07h 19m 02s | +22° 53’ 22” | 28.58 | Gemini |
| Jul 11 2025 | 07h 22m 27s | +22° 47’ 38” | 28.61 | Gemini |
| Jul 12 2025 | 07h 25m 50s | +22° 41’ 39” | 28.63 | Gemini |
| Jul 13 2025 | 07h 29m 12s | +22° 35’ 26” | 28.66 | Gemini |
| Jul 14 2025 | 07h 32m 33s | +22° 28’ 59” | 28.69 | Gemini |
| Jul 15 2025 | 07h 35m 52s | +22° 22’ 19” | 28.71 | Gemini |
| Jul 16 2025 | 07h 39m 10s | +22° 15’ 26” | 28.74 | Gemini |
| Jul 17 2025 | 07h 42m 26s | +22° 08’ 20” | 28.76 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2014 XC8: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2014 XC8?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2014 XC8?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2014 XC8's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2014 XC8's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2014 XC8 with respect to the major Solar System objects.