Key Facts

Overview

523772 (2014 XR40) is a dwarf planet whose orbit extends beyond the orbit of Neptune. NASA JPL has not classified 2014 XR40 as potentially hazardous because its orbit does not bring it close to Earth.

2014 XR40 orbits the sun every 102,000 days (279.26 years), coming as close as 36.66 AU and reaching as far as 48.76 AU from the sun. Based on its brightness and the way it reflects light, 2014 XR40 is probably between 250.354 to 559.809 kilometers in diameter, making it one of the largest objects, very roughly comparable in size to Iceland.

No Close Approaches

2014 XR40's orbit is 35.70 AU from Earth's orbit at its closest point. This means that there is an extremely wide berth between this asteroid and Earth at all times.

Orbital simulations conducted by NASA JPL's CNEOS do not show any close approaches to Earth.

Images and Observations

2014 XR40's orbit is determined by observations dating back to May 27, 2010. It was last officially observed on May 11, 2023. The IAU Minor Planet Center records 233 observations used to determine its orbit.

Accessibility and Exploration

This asteroid is not considered a viable target for human exploration by the NHATS study.

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Orbital Elements

  • Epoch: 2460200.5 JD
  • Semi-major axis: 42.71 AU
  • Eccentricity: 0.1417
  • Inclination: 24.92°
  • Longitude of Ascending Node: 3.12°
  • Argument of Periapsis: 283.36°
  • Mean Anomaly: 270.92°

Physical Characteristics

  • Diameter: ~323.206 km
  • Magnitude: 5.13

Derived Characteristics

  • Orbit Period: 102,000 days (279.26 years)
  • Avg. Orbit Speed: 4.56 km/s
  • Aphelion Distance: 48.76 AU
  • Perihelion Distance: 36.66 AU

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