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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2015 XH55
Near Earth Object 2015 XH55 is in the constellation of Taurus, 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 2015 XH55 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 2015 XH55 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2015 XH55 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 2015 XH55 to Earth will happen on Thursday 28 November 2030 at a distance of 0.007072 Astronomical Units, or 1,058,018 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2015 XH55, 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 2015 XH55 at epoch October, 16 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 | April 16, 2024 2,460,417.4117 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | May 13, 2025 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 |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2015 XH55 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10 2025 | 05h 28m 01s | +22° 28’ 10” | 31.54 | Taurus |
| Jul 11 2025 | 05h 32m 10s | +22° 34’ 10” | 31.55 | Taurus |
| Jul 12 2025 | 05h 36m 18s | +22° 39’ 45” | 31.56 | Taurus |
| Jul 13 2025 | 05h 40m 27s | +22° 44’ 53” | 31.57 | Taurus |
| Jul 14 2025 | 05h 44m 34s | +22° 49’ 38” | 31.58 | Taurus |
| Jul 15 2025 | 05h 48m 41s | +22° 53’ 58” | 31.59 | Taurus |
| Jul 16 2025 | 05h 52m 47s | +22° 57’ 53” | 31.60 | Taurus |
| Jul 17 2025 | 05h 56m 52s | +23° 01’ 23” | 31.61 | Taurus |
| Jul 18 2025 | 06h 00m 57s | +23° 04’ 29” | 31.62 | Taurus |
| Jul 19 2025 | 06h 05m 01s | +23° 07’ 11” | 31.63 | Gemini |
| Jul 20 2025 | 06h 09m 04s | +23° 09’ 27” | 31.64 | Gemini |
| Jul 21 2025 | 06h 13m 06s | +23° 11’ 21” | 31.65 | Gemini |
| Jul 22 2025 | 06h 17m 08s | +23° 12’ 52” | 31.66 | Gemini |
| Jul 23 2025 | 06h 21m 09s | +23° 13’ 58” | 31.67 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2015 XH55: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2015 XH55?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2015 XH55 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2015 XH55 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2015 XH55 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2015 XH55?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2015 XH55 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2015 XH55's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2015 XH55's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2015 XH55 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2015 XH55 with respect to the major Solar System objects.