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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2020 XF
Near Earth Object 2020 XF 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 2020 XF 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 2020 XF from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2020 XF 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 2020 XF to Earth will happen on Thursday 2 December 2027 at a distance of 0.004821 Astronomical Units, or 721,178 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2020 XF, 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 2020 XF at epoch October, 16 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 | December 14, 2024 2,460,658.8073 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | October 29, 2025 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 |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2020 XF 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10 2025 | 08h 44m 05s | +20° 25’ 06” | 29.16 | Cancer |
| Jul 11 2025 | 08h 48m 03s | +20° 10’ 18” | 29.16 | Cancer |
| Jul 12 2025 | 08h 51m 59s | +19° 55’ 09” | 29.15 | Cancer |
| Jul 13 2025 | 08h 55m 56s | +19° 39’ 40” | 29.15 | Cancer |
| Jul 14 2025 | 08h 59m 52s | +19° 23’ 50” | 29.15 | Cancer |
| Jul 15 2025 | 09h 03m 47s | +19° 07’ 40” | 29.14 | Cancer |
| Jul 16 2025 | 09h 07m 43s | +18° 51’ 09” | 29.14 | Cancer |
| Jul 17 2025 | 09h 11m 38s | +18° 34’ 18” | 29.14 | Cancer |
| Jul 18 2025 | 09h 15m 32s | +18° 17’ 09” | 29.13 | Cancer |
| Jul 19 2025 | 09h 19m 25s | +17° 59’ 39” | 29.13 | Cancer |
| Jul 20 2025 | 09h 23m 19s | +17° 41’ 50” | 29.12 | Cancer |
| Jul 21 2025 | 09h 27m 12s | +17° 23’ 43” | 29.12 | Leo |
| Jul 22 2025 | 09h 31m 04s | +17° 05’ 17” | 29.12 | Leo |
| Jul 23 2025 | 09h 34m 55s | +16° 46’ 32” | 29.11 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2020 XF: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2020 XF?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2020 XF in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2020 XF from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2020 XF is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2020 XF?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2020 XF from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2020 XF's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2020 XF's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2020 XF orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2020 XF with respect to the major Solar System objects.