2021 GZ9
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Approach16 Apr 202422.11.027 AU0.048 AU18.81 LD7,230,354 km17h17m+21°59'117.2°60.4°
Brightest16 Apr 202422.11.027 AU0.048 AU18.81 LD7,230,499 km17h18m+21°42'117.2°60.4°
Today9 Feb 202530.21.582 AU2.063 AU802.68 LD308,605,320 km00h31m+02°09'48.0°27.6°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hâ‚’) of 26.4 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2021 GZ9 is 15 - 30 m.

2021 GZ9- 2025-02-09
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