2024 CZ
ephemeris	date	magn	radius	delta (AU)	delta (LD)	delta (km)	ra	dec	elong	phase
Today	2 Dec 2024	26.0	0.965 AU	0.177 AU	68.88 LD	26,483,291 km	01h25m	-75°50'	78.0°	91.6°
Approach	31 Jan 2025	23.1	1.006 AU	0.064 AU	24.91 LD	9,575,614 km	04h07m	-00°11'	106.8°	69.7°
Brightest	3 Feb 2025	23.1	1.008 AU	0.065 AU	25.10 LD	9,651,604 km	04h13m	+07°05'	108.2°	68.3°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hₒ) of 26.6 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2024 CZ is 15 - 30 m.

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.