2018 XC
Track asteroid 2018 XC on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-15 23:46 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 73,698,985 km (191.640 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 79,645 km/h (22.12 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 19.3–43.1 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3836709 |
What is 2018 XC?
2018 XC is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 19.3–43.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 73,698,985 km of Earth — 191.640 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 2018 XC hit Earth?
No. 2018 XC passes Earth at a safe distance of about 73,698,985 km — 191.640 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2018 XC?
2018 XC has an estimated diameter of 19.3–43.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2018 XC's closest approach to Earth?
2018 XC makes its close approach on 2026-May-15 23:46 UTC, travelling at about 79,645 km/h relative to Earth.
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