6489 Golevka (1991 JX)

HAZARDOUS

Designation: 6489 ยท NASA Reference ID: 2006489

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0.616 km (616 meters)
Est. Diameter
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H = 19.2
Absolute Magnitude
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0.1293 AU (19.3 million km)
Closest Miss Distance
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9.9 km/s
Relative Velocity

Close Approach Data

DateMiss DistanceSpeed
August 1, 19260.0864 AU (12.9 million km)11.7 km/s
June 1, 19300.1293 AU (19.3 million km)9.9 km/s
August 12, 19340.3334 AU (49.9 million km)16.2 km/s
July 8, 19460.0617 AU (9.2 million km)12.0 km/s
December 19, 19700.0746 AU (11.2 million km)11.8 km/s
May 2, 19830.4407 AU (65.9 million km)21.1 km/s
May 19, 19870.1979 AU (29.6 million km)13.7 km/s
August 8, 19891.7177 AU (257.0 million km)6.2 km/s
June 11, 19910.0332 AU (5.0 million km)8.7 km/s
June 9, 19950.0341 AU (5.1 million km)9.0 km/s
June 2, 19990.0501 AU (7.5 million km)9.7 km/s
July 16, 20011.5086 AU (225.7 million km)5.3 km/s
May 20, 20030.0923 AU (13.8 million km)12.4 km/s
April 27, 20070.4136 AU (61.9 million km)22.2 km/s
May 29, 20131.5304 AU (228.9 million km)5.5 km/s
March 25, 20251.7128 AU (256.2 million km)6.3 km/s
September 8, 20420.3511 AU (52.5 million km)22.5 km/s
May 14, 20460.0508 AU (7.6 million km)13.4 km/s
July 19, 20690.1011 AU (15.1 million km)10.6 km/s
June 19, 20920.1108 AU (16.6 million km)10.7 km/s
August 19, 21150.0564 AU (8.4 million km)13.4 km/s
April 19, 21190.4230 AU (63.3 million km)24.7 km/s
September 23, 21321.7956 AU (268.6 million km)5.9 km/s
July 2, 21441.5503 AU (231.9 million km)5.1 km/s
August 22, 21540.1830 AU (27.4 million km)15.5 km/s
May 5, 21561.4634 AU (218.9 million km)4.7 km/s
August 4, 21580.0596 AU (8.9 million km)10.4 km/s
June 26, 21620.0415 AU (6.2 million km)8.6 km/s
May 27, 21660.0878 AU (13.1 million km)11.6 km/s
April 8, 21681.5439 AU (231.0 million km)4.9 km/s
May 31, 21700.0992 AU (14.8 million km)11.0 km/s
May 26, 21740.1315 AU (19.7 million km)12.2 km/s
May 21, 21780.1976 AU (29.6 million km)14.2 km/s
September 2, 21780.0778 AU (11.6 million km)13.7 km/s
April 3, 21801.7568 AU (262.8 million km)5.4 km/s
June 1, 21820.1302 AU (19.5 million km)11.1 km/s
June 10, 21860.0756 AU (11.3 million km)9.2 km/s
June 14, 21900.0656 AU (9.8 million km)8.6 km/s
July 12, 21940.0598 AU (9.0 million km)7.3 km/s
August 5, 21980.1487 AU (22.3 million km)11.0 km/s
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid

6489 Golevka (1991 JX) is classified as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) because it is estimated to be larger than 140 meters and its orbit comes within 0.05 AU of Earth. NASA continuously monitors this object for any future impact risk. Current data does not indicate a confirmed impact event.

6489 Golevka

Mars-crossing asteroid

6489 Golevka is an Apollo, Mars-crosser, and Alinda asteroid discovered in 1991 by Eleanor F. Helin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 6489 Golevka (1991 JX) dangerous?โ–พ

6489 Golevka (1991 JX) is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA) by NASA. This means it is large enough and its orbit brings it close enough to Earth to warrant close monitoring. However, a PHA classification does not mean an impact is imminent.

How close will 6489 Golevka (1991 JX) come to Earth?โ–พ

The closest recorded Earth approach of 6489 Golevka (1991 JX) is 0.1293 AU (19.3 million km) on June 1, 1930, at a speed of approximately 9.9 km/s.

How big is 6489 Golevka (1991 JX)?โ–พ

6489 Golevka (1991 JX) has an estimated diameter of 0.616 km (381โ€“851 meters range). Its absolute magnitude (H) is 19.22, which NASA uses along with assumed albedo to estimate size.