2015 XL1
Track asteroid 2015 XL1 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-26 01:34 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 56,845,321 km (147.815 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 62,941 km/h (17.48 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 76.7–171.4 m |
| Hazardous | Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3735656 |
What is 2015 XL1?
2015 XL1 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 76.7–171.4 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 56,845,321 km of Earth — 147.815 times the distance from Earth to the Moon. ObjectTracer visualises this asteroid in real-time on an interactive 3D globe using NASA NeoWs data.
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What is a Near-Earth Object?
A Near-Earth Object (NEO) is an asteroid or comet whose orbit brings it close to Earth's. NASA tracks thousands of them via the NeoWs program, measuring miss distance in lunar distances (LD) — one LD is the average Earth–Moon distance, about 384,400 km.
Frequently asked questions
Will asteroid 2015 XL1 hit Earth?
No. 2015 XL1 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 56,845,321 km — 147.815 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2015 XL1?
2015 XL1 has an estimated diameter of 76.7–171.4 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2015 XL1's closest approach to Earth?
2015 XL1 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-26 01:34 UTC, travelling at about 62,941 km/h relative to Earth.
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