2016 ET1
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Today2 Dec 202429.10.919 AU0.209 AU81.46 LD31,319,550 km21h39m-44°18'65.4°102.6°
Approach20 Feb 202526.10.986 AU0.062 AU24.05 LD9,247,950 km16h11m-33°05'85.1°91.4°
Brightest13 Mar 202525.31.041 AU0.076 AU29.63 LD11,391,905 km15h08m+04°08'126.1°50.6°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hâ‚’) of 28.9 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2016 ET1 is 4 - 10 m.

2016 ET1- 2024-12-02
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The interactive orbit chart above shows the near-earth object's path through the solar system and its position at the given date. Green and blue lines are shown perpendicular to the ecliptic plane: Green if the path is above the ecliptic plane, blue if it is below.

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The light curve chart below shows the estimated development of the NEO's magnitude during its approach to earth.


The following all-sky chart shows the path of the NEO in the coming months.





The following chart shows the path of the NEO in the coming days or hours. The field of view is optimized for (~10x50) binoculars and finderscopes. A more printer-friendly version of the same chart can be found below.