Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55
Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 is in the constellation of
Taurus,
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) 2015 XH55 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2015 XH55 is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-West direction at an altitude of 26.80° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 2015 XH55 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 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) 2015 XH55 to Earth happens on Thu Nov 28 2030 at a distance of 0.007072 Astronomical Units, or 1,058,018 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55, 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) 2015 XH55 at epoch 16 October 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.21197131 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 5.18805148° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.82517163 AU 123,443,920 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.26909637 AU 189,854,115 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.04713400 AU 156,649,017 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0715 years 391.3829 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Apr-16 21:52:53 2,460,417.4117 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-May-13 07:04 2,460,808.7946 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 268.65074488017° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 70.697985497743° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 168.40740862916° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.91981541°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 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 15 | 03h 41m 56s | +17° 38’ 21” | 31.34 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 03h 46m 14s | +17° 55’ 03” | 31.34 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 03h 50m 32s | +18° 11’ 21” | 31.35 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 03h 54m 49s | +18° 27’ 13” | 31.36 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 03h 59m 07s | +18° 42’ 42” | 31.36 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 04h 03m 24s | +18° 57’ 44” | 31.37 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 04h 07m 41s | +19° 12’ 22” | 31.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 04h 11m 57s | +19° 26’ 33” | 31.39 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 04h 16m 15s | +19° 40’ 20” | 31.39 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 04h 20m 31s | +19° 53’ 40” | 31.40 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 04h 24m 46s | +20° 06’ 35” | 31.41 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 04h 29m 02s | +20° 19’ 03” | 31.42 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 04h 33m 17s | +20° 31’ 06” | 31.42 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 28 | 04h 37m 33s | +20° 42’ 43” | 31.43 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55?: Key information on where to find Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 in the sky.
- Distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 XH55 with respect to the major Solar System objects.