2023 TX
2023 TX
Current distance from Earth
54,559,489km
141.9 lunar distances0.365 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2027-Jan-17
Passes 12.9 lunar distances from Earth — about 4,955,221 km, closing at 7.7 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.53 yr
560 days
Diameter
4 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.313
orbit shape
Inclination
0.8°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
2.2×2023 TX is 2.2× the size of an adult human.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 31.5
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
19h 38m
Declination
−21° 18′
From your location
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2023 TX is currently faint (magnitude 31.5) — 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 2023 TX come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2027-Jan-17, when it passes about 12.9 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 4,955,221 km. 2023 TX is currently about 142 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2023 TX going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2023 TX 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 2023 TX?
2023 TX is estimated at about 4 m across — about the size of a house. 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 2023 TX have?
2023 TX is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.53 years, on an elliptical path that reaches beyond Earth’s orbit and swings back toward the Sun. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2023 TX through a telescope?
Most of the time 2023 TX 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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