37331

37331 is a minor planet located in the outer region of the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 24, 1991, by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States. The object was officially designated as 1991 TQ1 upon its discovery, and later received the permanent number 37331 in the catalog of minor planets.

Little is known about 37331 due to its small size and distant orbit. It is classified as a main-belt asteroid, meaning it resides primarily within the asteroid belt rather than belonging to any specialized dynamical group. Estimates suggest its diameter is around 3 to 5 kilometers, though precise measurements remain uncertain. The asteroid follows an elliptical orbit with a semi-major axis of approximately 3.1 astronomical units (AU), taking roughly 5.5 years to complete one revolution around the Sun.

No significant surface features or compositional details have been documented for 37331. Like many asteroids, its surface likely consists of silicate rocks and possibly some metallic elements, though spectroscopic observations have not been conducted to confirm this. The asteroid does not appear to have any known moons or unusual orbital characteristics that distinguish it from other main-belt objects.

While 37331 is not of particular scientific interest compared to larger or more dynamically active asteroids, it remains part of the broader study of the solar system’s minor bodies. Its designation in the numbered asteroid catalog reflects its status as a well-documented but relatively unremarkable member of the asteroid population.