2021 JE is a very small asteroid whose orbit approaches the orbit of Earth but does not cross it. NASA JPL has classified 2021 JE as a "Near Earth Asteroid" due to its orbit's proximity to Earth, but it is not considered potentially hazardous because computer simulations have not indicated any imminent likelihood of future collision.
2021 JE orbits the sun every 736 days (2.02 years), coming as close as 1.05 AU and reaching as far as 2.15 AU from the sun. Based on its brightness and the way it reflects light, 2021 JE is probably between 0.019 to 0.041 kilometers in diameter, making it a small to average asteroid, very roughly comparable in size to a school bus or smaller.
2021 JE's orbit is 0.04 AU from Earth's orbit at its closest point. This means that there is a wide berth between this asteroid and Earth at all times.
2021 JE has 3 close approaches predicted in the coming decades:
| Date | Distance from Earth (km) | Velocity (km/s) |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2019 | 14,317,373 | 9.467 |
| May 6, 2021 | 6,778,430 | 8.205 |
| May 19, 2023 | 16,819,901 | 8.168 |
2021 JE's orbit is determined by observations dating back to May 1, 2021. It was last officially observed on May 6, 2021. The IAU Minor Planet Center records 42 observations used to determine its orbit.
The position of 2021 JE is indicated by a ◯ pink circle. Note that the object may not be in your current field of view. Use the controls below to adjust position, location, and time.