2014 BP
2014 BP
Current distance from Earth
103,986,240km
270.5 lunar distances0.695 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2027-Jan-13
Passes 8.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 3,316,405 km, closing at 10.4 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.08 yr
393 days
Diameter
34 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.313
orbit shape
Inclination
8.5°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
37%2014 BP is about 37% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 27.0
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
16h 45m
Declination
−16° 31′
From your location
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2014 BP is currently faint (magnitude 27.0) — 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 2014 BP come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2027-Jan-13, when it passes about 8.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 3,316,405 km. 2014 BP is currently about 271 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2014 BP going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2014 BP 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 2014 BP?
2014 BP 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 2014 BP have?
2014 BP is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.08 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 2014 BP through a telescope?
Most of the time 2014 BP 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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