2001 KF54
2001 KF54
Current distance from Earth
120,318,250km
313.0 lunar distances0.804 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Nov-06
Passes 18.8 lunar distances from Earth — about 7,243,719 km, closing at 16.4 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
3.58 yr
1307 days
Diameter
391 m
about the height of the Empire State Building
Eccentricity
0.650
orbit shape
Inclination
1.6°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2001 KF54 is about the size of the Eiffel Tower.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 24.3
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
13h 58m
Declination
−9° 44′
From your location
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2001 KF54 is currently faint (magnitude 24.3) — 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 2001 KF54 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Nov-06, when it passes about 18.8 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 7,243,719 km. 2001 KF54 is currently about 313 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2001 KF54 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2001 KF54 is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid, which means its orbit brings it relatively close to Earth — but classification is about proximity, not an impending collision. Its trajectory is continuously refined as new observations are gathered, and predicted close approaches are calculated decades ahead. Its live position and orbit are shown above.
How big is 2001 KF54?
2001 KF54 is estimated at about 391 m across — about the height of the Empire State Building. 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 2001 KF54 have?
2001 KF54 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 3.58 years, on an elliptical path that reaches beyond Earth’s orbit and swings back toward the Sun. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2001 KF54 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2001 KF54 is far too faint to see, but during a close approach it can brighten enough for amateur telescopes, and the largest near-Earth asteroids occasionally reach binocular range. Check the close-approach date above, then plan your night with our sky and space-weather tools.
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