2015 KP57
2015 KP57
Current distance from Earth
209,122,070km
544.0 lunar distances1.398 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2027-Jan-31
Passes 14.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 5,622,661 km, closing at 13.7 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.95 yr
345 days
Diameter
37 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.474
orbit shape
Inclination
1.8°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
40%2015 KP57 is about 40% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 31.5
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
16h 27m
Declination
−22° 28′
From your location
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2015 KP57 is currently faint (magnitude 31.5) — 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 2015 KP57 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2027-Jan-31, when it passes about 14.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 5,622,661 km. 2015 KP57 is currently about 544 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2015 KP57 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2015 KP57 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 2015 KP57?
2015 KP57 is estimated at about 37 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 2015 KP57 have?
2015 KP57 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.95 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 2015 KP57 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2015 KP57 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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