2021 XB6
ephemeris date magn radius delta (AU) delta (LD) delta (km) ra dec elong phase
Approach8 Dec 202419.40.980 AU0.021 AU8.14 LD3,131,155 km13h26m+34°00'76.0°102.8°
Brightest10 Dec 202418.40.997 AU0.027 AU10.51 LD4,042,620 km10h08m+44°40'116.4°62.2°
Today24 Jan 202524.11.414 AU0.469 AU182.35 LD70,107,712 km06h25m+26°02'151.7°19.3°

Based on its absolute magnitude (Hâ‚’) of 24.1 and an albedo between 0.25 and 0.05, the estimated diameter of 2021 XB6 is 40 - 90 m.

2021 XB6- 2025-01-24
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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.


The following all-sky chart shows the path of the NEO in the coming months.