2009 SK
2009 SK
Current distance from Earth
6,891,599km
17.9 lunar distances0.046 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-10
Passes 18.4 lunar distances from Earth — about 7,070,214 km, closing at 8.1 km/s.
Orbit class
AMO
around the Sun
Orbital period
4.24 yr
1549 days
Diameter
34 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.606
orbit shape
Inclination
0.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
37%2009 SK is about 37% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 59.7
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
23h 12m
Declination
−3° 11′
From your location
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2009 SK is currently faint (magnitude 59.7) — 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 2009 SK come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-10, when it passes about 18.4 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 7,070,214 km. 2009 SK is currently about 18 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2009 SK going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2009 SK is not on any impact-risk watchlist. 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 2009 SK?
2009 SK is estimated at about 34 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 2009 SK have?
2009 SK is AMO object. It orbits the Sun once every 4.24 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 2009 SK through a telescope?
Most of the time 2009 SK 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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