2021 XC5
Track asteroid 2021 XC5 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-11 19:29 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 71,763,754 km (186.608 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 29,995 km/h (8.33 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 10.3–23.1 m |
| Hazardous | Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54229748 |
What is 2021 XC5?
2021 XC5 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 10.3–23.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 71,763,754 km of Earth — 186.608 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 2021 XC5 hit Earth?
No. 2021 XC5 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 71,763,754 km — 186.608 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2021 XC5?
2021 XC5 has an estimated diameter of 10.3–23.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2021 XC5's closest approach to Earth?
2021 XC5 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-11 19:29 UTC, travelling at about 29,995 km/h relative to Earth.
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