2016 NV
2016 NV
Current distance from Earth
56,002,862km
145.7 lunar distances0.374 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Dec-08
Passes 14.3 lunar distances from Earth — about 5,478,010 km, closing at 10.4 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.43 yr
523 days
Diameter
379 m
about the height of the Empire State Building
Eccentricity
0.237
orbit shape
Inclination
16.3°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2016 NV is about the size of the Eiffel Tower.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 22.2
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
17h 36m
Declination
+30° 17′
From your location
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2016 NV is currently faint (magnitude 22.2) — 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 2016 NV come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Dec-08, when it passes about 14.3 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 5,478,010 km. 2016 NV is currently about 146 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2016 NV going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2016 NV 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 2016 NV?
2016 NV is estimated at about 379 m across — about the height of the Empire State Building. 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 2016 NV have?
2016 NV is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.43 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 2016 NV through a telescope?
Most of the time 2016 NV is far too faint to see, but during a close approach it can brighten enough for amateur telescopes, and the largest near-Earth asteroids occasionally reach binocular range. Check the close-approach date above, then plan your night with our sky and space-weather tools.
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