2021 GN1
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Today15 Sep 202428.01.079 AU0.675 AU262.62 LD100,967,868 km15h32m-57°21'77.1°65.3°
Approach1 Apr 202522.31.037 AU0.061 AU23.76 LD9,135,932 km16h06m-27°19'126.9°50.4°
Brightest3 Apr 202522.21.042 AU0.062 AU24.18 LD9,296,734 km15h37m-35°54'130.9°46.5°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hâ‚’) of 26.4 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2021 GN1 is 15 - 30 m.

2021 GN1- 2024-09-15
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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.