2012 YD7
2012 YD7
Current distance from Earth
100,112,468km
260.4 lunar distances0.669 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Nov-10
Passes 18.5 lunar distances from Earth — about 7,120,799 km, closing at 7.5 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.82 yr
301 days
Diameter
49 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.218
orbit shape
Inclination
2.5°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
53%2012 YD7 is about 53% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 25.5
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
12h 09m
Declination
−2° 12′
From your location
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2012 YD7 is currently faint (magnitude 25.5) — 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 2012 YD7 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Nov-10, when it passes about 18.5 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 7,120,799 km. 2012 YD7 is currently about 260 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2012 YD7 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2012 YD7 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 2012 YD7?
2012 YD7 is estimated at about 49 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 2012 YD7 have?
2012 YD7 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.82 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 2012 YD7 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2012 YD7 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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