2000 SG344
2000 SG344
Current distance from Earth
76,214,904km
198.3 lunar distances0.509 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2028-May-07
Passes 7.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 2,931,689 km, closing at 2.0 km/s.
Long-term impact monitoring
2000 SG344 is tracked on the long-term monitoring list — here’s what the numbers actually mean.
Torino scale
0 — No hazard
Cumulative impact chance
1 in 365
0.274% across all dates
Palermo scale
-2.76
below background risk
Possible dates tracked
300
between 2069 and 2122
A Torino rating of 0 means no cause for concern, and a Palermo value of -2.76 — below zero — means the chance is lower than the background risk of a similar random impact over the same period. The headline figure is a cumulative probability spread across 300 possible dates between 2069 and 2122, so the chance on any one date is far smaller still. No impact is predicted, and objects are routinely removed from monitoring as their orbits are refined — both Apophis and 2024 YR4 were.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.97 yr
353 days
Diameter
41 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.067
orbit shape
Inclination
0.1°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
44%2000 SG344 is about 44% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 27.0
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
20h 14m
Declination
−19° 53′
From your location
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2000 SG344 is currently faint (magnitude 27.0) — it brightens around close approaches. Position is in equatorial coordinates (J2000); pair it with our sky conditions to plan a session.
Frequently asked questions
How close does 2000 SG344 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2028-May-07, when it passes about 7.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 2,931,689 km. 2000 SG344 is currently about 198 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2000 SG344 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2000 SG344 is tracked on the long-term impact-monitoring list with a cumulative chance of roughly 1 in 365, spread across 300 possible dates between 2069 and 2122 — a very low probability. Its Torino rating is 0 (no hazard), and its Palermo value of -2.76 sits below the background level. Objects are removed from monitoring as their orbits are refined. The full impact-monitoring breakdown is shown above.
How big is 2000 SG344?
2000 SG344 is estimated at about 41 m across — roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty. Size estimates are derived from how bright the asteroid appears and refined by radar and thermal measurements when it passes close to Earth.
What kind of orbit does 2000 SG344 have?
2000 SG344 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.97 years, on an elliptical path that spends much of its time inside Earth’s orbit. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2000 SG344 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2000 SG344 is far too faint to see, but during a close approach it can brighten enough for amateur telescopes. Check the close-approach date above, then plan your night with our sky and space-weather tools.
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