Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF
Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF is in the constellation of
Gemini,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2020 XF is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-West direction at an altitude of 60.67° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 2020 XF is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF 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) 2020 XF to Earth happens on Thu Dec 2 2027 at a distance of 0.004821 Astronomical Units, or 721,178 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF, 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) 2020 XF at epoch 16 October 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.09575683 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 4.37802910° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.82731626 AU 123,764,751 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.00253723 AU 149,977,436 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
0.91492675 AU 136,871,093 km |
| Orbital period | period |
0.8752 years 319.6524 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Dec-14 07:22:27 2,460,658.8073 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-Oct-29 23:01 2,460,978.4596 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 211.81262988613° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 71.213581171692° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 294.33299435986° |
| Mean motion | n | 1.12622351°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF 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 | 07h 02m 38s | +24° 31’ 01” | 29.22 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 07h 06m 46s | +24° 26’ 03” | 29.22 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 07h 10m 52s | +24° 20’ 40” | 29.22 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 07h 15m 00s | +24° 14’ 51” | 29.22 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 07h 19m 07s | +24° 08’ 37” | 29.22 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 07h 23m 14s | +24° 01’ 58” | 29.21 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 07h 27m 20s | +23° 54’ 54” | 29.21 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 07h 31m 27s | +23° 47’ 26” | 29.21 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 07h 35m 32s | +23° 39’ 32” | 29.21 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 07h 39m 37s | +23° 31’ 14” | 29.21 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 07h 43m 42s | +23° 22’ 32” | 29.20 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 07h 47m 47s | +23° 13’ 24” | 29.20 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 07h 51m 52s | +23° 03’ 53” | 29.20 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 28 | 07h 55m 55s | +22° 53’ 59” | 29.20 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF?: Key information on where to find Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF in the sky.
- Distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2020 XF with respect to the major Solar System objects.