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2015 XJ351

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2015 XJ351
Discovery[1]
Discovery date9 December 2015 (first reported obs.)
Designations
Apollo[2]
Orbital characteristics[2]
Epoch 9 June 2026 (JD 2461200.5)
Uncertainty parameter 1
Observation arc2897 d (7.93 yr)
Aphelion1.9487 AU
Perihelion0.7793 AU
1.3640 AU
Eccentricity0.4287
1.5931 yr (581.881 d)
264.352°
0.6187° / d
Inclination19.3657°
254.930°
76.8280°
Earth MOID0.0002413 AU
Physical characteristics
Dimensions88–200 meters
22.4

2015 XJ351 is a near-Earth asteroid with an estimated diameter of around 140 meters. It was discovered in 2015 when it passed 0.144 AU (21.5 million km; 56 LD) from Earth. The object is not risk-listed.

June 2047

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With a short observation arc of 24 days, the Earth approach of June 2047 is poorly constrained and could be anywhere from 0.00056 AU (84 thousand km; 0.22 LD) to 0.097 AU (14.5 million km; 38 LD).[2] The nominal 2047 Earth approach is 0.01 AU (1.5 million km; 3.9 LD) ±4 days.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "2015 XJ351". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 6 July 2026. (76 obs)
  2. 1 2 3 "JPL Small-Body Database Browser: (2015 XJ351)". Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2026.