2021 BK
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Brightest15 Jan 202332.00.844 AU0.757 AU294.74 LD113,317,771 km15h42m-22°09'56.2°75.6°
Approach16 Jan 202332.00.842 AU0.768 AU299.02 LD114,964,912 km15h50m-22°39'55.8°75.2°
Today25 Sep 202333.52.086 AU1.296 AU504.44 LD193,939,244 km20h51m-14°41'129.7°21.7°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hâ‚’) of 30.3 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2021 BK is 2 - 5 m.

2021 BK- 2023-09-25
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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.


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