Near Earth Object 2021 XE
Near Earth Object 2021 XE is in the constellation of Cancer, 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 2021 XE from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2021 XE from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2021 XE 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 2021 XE to Earth will happen on Wednesday 10 December 2031 at a distance of 0.009612 Astronomical Units, or 1,437,882 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2021 XE, 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 2021 XE at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.10886435 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 3.16533319° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.95621441 AU 143,047,639 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.18984362 AU 177,998,073 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.07302901 AU 160,522,856 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1115 years 405.9903 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | April 10, 2024 2,460,411.3435 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | May 21, 2025 2,460,817.3338 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 229.46997152633° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 253.60148492024° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 167.72901051703° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.88672076°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 XE 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 2021 XE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 2025 | 08h 45m 54s | +16° 03’ 20” | 31.27 | Cancer |
| Jun 29 2025 | 08h 50m 01s | +15° 46’ 49” | 31.28 | Cancer |
| Jun 30 2025 | 08h 54m 07s | +15° 30’ 01” | 31.28 | Cancer |
| Jul 01 2025 | 08h 58m 13s | +15° 12’ 56” | 31.28 | Cancer |
| Jul 02 2025 | 09h 02m 16s | +14° 55’ 37” | 31.29 | Cancer |
| Jul 03 2025 | 09h 06m 20s | +14° 38’ 02” | 31.29 | Cancer |
| Jul 04 2025 | 09h 10m 23s | +14° 20’ 11” | 31.29 | Cancer |
| Jul 05 2025 | 09h 14m 25s | +14° 02’ 07” | 31.30 | Cancer |
| Jul 06 2025 | 09h 18m 27s | +13° 43’ 49” | 31.30 | Cancer |
| Jul 07 2025 | 09h 22m 26s | +13° 25’ 17” | 31.31 | Cancer |
| Jul 08 2025 | 09h 26m 26s | +13° 06’ 32” | 31.31 | Leo |
| Jul 09 2025 | 09h 30m 25s | +12° 47’ 35” | 31.31 | Leo |
| Jul 10 2025 | 09h 34m 23s | +12° 28’ 24” | 31.32 | Leo |
| Jul 11 2025 | 09h 38m 19s | +12° 09’ 03” | 31.32 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2021 XE: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2021 XE?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2021 XE in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2021 XE from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2021 XE is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2021 XE?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2021 XE from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2021 XE's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2021 XE's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2021 XE orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2021 XE with respect to the major Solar System objects.