2018 RE3
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Today2 Dec 202428.60.822 AU0.452 AU176.00 LD67,666,337 km20h35m-21°44'55.8°97.2°
Approach3 Feb 202522.90.991 AU0.036 AU13.98 LD5,375,829 km04h18m-28°19'97.2°80.7°
Brightest6 Feb 202522.41.012 AU0.042 AU16.52 LD6,349,749 km06h23m-13°54'127.2°50.9°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hâ‚’) of 27.3 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2018 RE3 is 9 - 21 m.

2018 RE3- 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.

(Left-click and drag to rotate the view; right-click and drag to move the view; use scroll wheel to zoom in our out.)

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.