2025 XN6
2025 XN6
Current distance from Earth
160,469,560km
417.5 lunar distances1.073 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Dec-12
Passes 6.9 lunar distances from Earth — about 2,654,367 km, closing at 12.2 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.00 yr
364 days
Diameter
5 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.404
orbit shape
Inclination
3.0°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
45%2025 XN6 is about 45% the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 32.9
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
13h 49m
Declination
−10° 47′
From your location
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2025 XN6 is currently faint (magnitude 32.9) — 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 2025 XN6 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Dec-12, when it passes about 6.9 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 2,654,367 km. 2025 XN6 is currently about 417 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2025 XN6 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2025 XN6 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 2025 XN6?
2025 XN6 is estimated at about 5 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 2025 XN6 have?
2025 XN6 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.00 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 2025 XN6 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2025 XN6 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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