2024 CZ
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Today2 Dec 202426.00.965 AU0.177 AU68.88 LD26,483,291 km01h25m-75°50'78.0°91.6°
Approach31 Jan 202523.11.006 AU0.064 AU24.91 LD9,575,614 km04h07m-00°11'106.8°69.7°
Brightest3 Feb 202523.11.008 AU0.065 AU25.10 LD9,651,604 km04h13m+07°05'108.2°68.3°

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

2024 CZ- 2024-12-02
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