1943 Anteros (1973 EC)

NOT HAZARDOUS

Designation: 1943 ยท NASA Reference ID: 2001943

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3.14 km
Est. Diameter
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H = 15.7
Absolute Magnitude
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0.1232 AU (18.4 million km)
Closest Miss Distance
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7.2 km/s
Relative Velocity

Close Approach Data

DateMiss DistanceSpeed
May 28, 19370.1232 AU (18.4 million km)7.2 km/s
May 22, 19490.0656 AU (9.8 million km)5.7 km/s
May 19, 19610.0655 AU (9.8 million km)5.4 km/s
May 12, 19730.1088 AU (16.3 million km)5.6 km/s
May 30, 20260.1322 AU (19.8 million km)7.4 km/s
May 23, 20380.0664 AU (9.9 million km)5.8 km/s
May 20, 20500.0636 AU (9.5 million km)5.5 km/s
May 14, 20620.0960 AU (14.4 million km)5.5 km/s
June 1, 21150.1396 AU (20.9 million km)7.5 km/s
May 24, 21270.0651 AU (9.7 million km)5.8 km/s
May 20, 21390.0684 AU (10.2 million km)5.4 km/s
May 10, 21510.1482 AU (22.2 million km)6.3 km/s
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Not Currently Hazardous

1943 Anteros (1973 EC) is not classified as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA). While it is tracked as a near-Earth object, its size and orbital parameters do not currently meet the criteria for PHA classification.

Spheroidal, rare-type asteroid and near-Earth object

1943 Anteros, provisional designation 1973 EC, is a spheroidal, rare-type asteroid and near-Earth object of the Amor group, approximately 2 kilometers in diameter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1943 Anteros (1973 EC) dangerous?โ–พ

1943 Anteros (1973 EC) is not classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid. While it is a tracked near-Earth object, its current orbital parameters do not pose a significant impact threat to Earth.

How close will 1943 Anteros (1973 EC) come to Earth?โ–พ

The closest recorded Earth approach of 1943 Anteros (1973 EC) is 0.1232 AU (18.4 million km) on May 28, 1937, at a speed of approximately 7.2 km/s.

How big is 1943 Anteros (1973 EC)?โ–พ

1943 Anteros (1973 EC) has an estimated diameter of 3.14 km (1943โ€“4346 meters range). Its absolute magnitude (H) is 15.68, which NASA uses along with assumed albedo to estimate size.