(524366) 2001 XR254

(524366) 2001 XR254 is a minor planet (also known as an asteroid) located in the outer Solar System. It is designated with a provisional designation indicating the year of its discovery (2001), the half-month in which it was discovered (X), and the sequence within that half-month (R254). The number (524366) indicates that its orbit has been sufficiently well determined to warrant assigning it a permanent number.

Being a minor planet, (524366) 2001 XR254 is a celestial body that is neither a planet nor exclusively classified as a comet. It is orbiting the Sun. Due to its small size and remote location, not much is known about its physical characteristics, such as its size, composition, or rotational period. The orbital parameters, however, are known to a degree that allows its continued observation and tracking.

The discovery and subsequent cataloging of minor planets like (524366) 2001 XR254 contribute to our overall understanding of the population and distribution of small bodies within the Solar System. These discoveries also inform models of Solar System formation and evolution. The permanent numbering system administered by the Minor Planet Center provides a standardized and unique identifier for this and other similar objects.