2008 JL3
2008 JL3
Current distance from Earth
427,881,785km
1113.1 lunar distances2.860 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Long-term impact monitoring
2008 JL3 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 6,031
0.017% across all dates
Palermo scale
-2.38
below background risk
Possible dates tracked
44
between 2027 and 2122
A Torino rating of 0 means no cause for concern, and a Palermo value of -2.38 — 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 44 possible dates between 2027 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
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
3.15 yr
1151 days
Diameter
31 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.547
orbit shape
Inclination
0.9°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
2.8×2008 JL3 is 2.8× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 40.4
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
5h 20m
Declination
+23° 24′
From your location
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2008 JL3 is currently faint (magnitude 40.4) — it brightens around close approaches. Position is in equatorial coordinates (J2000); pair it with our sky conditions to plan a session.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2008 JL3 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2008 JL3 is tracked on the long-term impact-monitoring list with a cumulative chance of roughly 1 in 6,031, spread across 44 possible dates between 2027 and 2122 — a very low probability. Its Torino rating is 0 (no hazard), and its Palermo value of -2.38 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 2008 JL3?
2008 JL3 is estimated at about 31 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 2008 JL3 have?
2008 JL3 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 3.15 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 2008 JL3 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2008 JL3 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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