2010 FX9
2010 FX9
Current distance from Earth
91,992,963km
239.3 lunar distances0.615 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-14
Passes 9.3 lunar distances from Earth — about 3,592,430 km, closing at 11.1 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.20 yr
439 days
Diameter
30 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.367
orbit shape
Inclination
3.8°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
—
Size in perspective
2.7×2010 FX9 is 2.7× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 30.5
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
23h 00m
Declination
−15° 09′
From your location
tap to check ›
2010 FX9 is currently faint (magnitude 30.5) — 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 2010 FX9 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-14, when it passes about 9.3 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 3,592,430 km. 2010 FX9 is currently about 239 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2010 FX9 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2010 FX9 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 2010 FX9?
2010 FX9 is estimated at about 30 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 2010 FX9 have?
2010 FX9 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.20 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 2010 FX9 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2010 FX9 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.
Related near-earth objects