2013 QC11
2013 QC11
Current distance from Earth
6,157,772km
16.0 lunar distances0.041 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Aug-13
Passes 14.4 lunar distances from Earth — about 5,543,552 km, closing at 19.0 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.86 yr
678 days
Diameter
172 m
comparable to the Eiffel Tower’s height
Eccentricity
0.619
orbit shape
Inclination
2.1°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.8×2013 QC11 is 1.8× the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 16.8
Large amateur telescope
Right ascension
13h 02m
Declination
+59° 22′
From your location
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2013 QC11 is currently faint (magnitude 16.8) — 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 2013 QC11 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Aug-13, when it passes about 14.4 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 5,543,552 km. 2013 QC11 is currently about 16 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2013 QC11 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2013 QC11 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 2013 QC11?
2013 QC11 is estimated at about 172 m across — comparable to the Eiffel Tower’s height. 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 2013 QC11 have?
2013 QC11 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.86 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 2013 QC11 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2013 QC11 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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