2017 UX7
2017 UX7
Current distance from Earth
44,023,050km
114.5 lunar distances0.294 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-22
Passes 16.9 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,500,634 km, closing at 10.3 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.28 yr
468 days
Diameter
27 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.245
orbit shape
Inclination
14.6°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
2.5×2017 UX7 is 2.5× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 25.4
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
12h 46m
Declination
+50° 54′
From your location
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2017 UX7 is currently faint (magnitude 25.4) — 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 2017 UX7 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-22, when it passes about 16.9 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,500,634 km. 2017 UX7 is currently about 115 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2017 UX7 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2017 UX7 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 2017 UX7?
2017 UX7 is estimated at about 27 m across — about the size of a house. 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 2017 UX7 have?
2017 UX7 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.28 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 2017 UX7 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2017 UX7 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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