2018 KR
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Brightest3 Jun 202320.01.025 AU0.020 AU7.81 LD3,002,422 km17h20m+35°52'121.2°57.8°
Approach6 Jun 202320.51.017 AU0.017 AU6.76 LD2,600,308 km15h25m+59°40'95.5°83.5°
Today7 Jun 202320.61.016 AU0.017 AU6.77 LD2,600,921 km15h17m+60°26'94.4°84.6°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hâ‚’) of 26.4 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2018 KR is 15 - 30 m.

2018 KR- 2023-06-07
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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.





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