2020 XA5
2020 XA5
Current distance from Earth
78,371,623km
203.9 lunar distances0.524 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2027-Jan-27
Passes 15.3 lunar distances from Earth — about 5,863,320 km, closing at 9.8 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.74 yr
272 days
Diameter
49 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.384
orbit shape
Inclination
4.4°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
53%2020 XA5 is about 53% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 27.5
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
8h 42m
Declination
+8° 47′
From your location
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2020 XA5 is currently faint (magnitude 27.5) — it brightens around close approaches. Position is in equatorial coordinates (J2000); pair it with our sky conditions to plan a session.
Frequently asked questions
How close does 2020 XA5 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2027-Jan-27, when it passes about 15.3 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 5,863,320 km. 2020 XA5 is currently about 204 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2020 XA5 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2020 XA5 is not on any impact-risk watchlist. Its trajectory is continuously refined as new observations are gathered, and predicted close approaches are calculated decades ahead. Its live position and orbit are shown above.
How big is 2020 XA5?
2020 XA5 is estimated at about 49 m across — roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty. Size estimates are derived from how bright the asteroid appears and refined by radar and thermal measurements when it passes close to Earth.
What kind of orbit does 2020 XA5 have?
2020 XA5 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.74 years, on an elliptical path that spends much of its time inside Earth’s orbit. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2020 XA5 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2020 XA5 is far too faint to see, but during a close approach it can brighten enough for amateur telescopes. Check the close-approach date above, then plan your night with our sky and space-weather tools.
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