2020 XJ3
Track asteroid 2020 XJ3 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-04 13:36 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 55,243,838 km (143.651 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 38,043 km/h (10.57 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 19.3–43.1 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54099613 |
What is 2020 XJ3?
2020 XJ3 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 19.3–43.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 55,243,838 km of Earth — 143.651 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 2020 XJ3 hit Earth?
No. 2020 XJ3 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 55,243,838 km — 143.651 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2020 XJ3?
2020 XJ3 has an estimated diameter of 19.3–43.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2020 XJ3's closest approach to Earth?
2020 XJ3 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-04 13:36 UTC, travelling at about 38,043 km/h relative to Earth.
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