2017 WJ2
2017 WJ2
Current distance from Earth
68,579,882km
178.4 lunar distances0.458 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Nov-05
Passes 15.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 5,983,816 km, closing at 11.8 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.90 yr
330 days
Diameter
118 m
about the length of a football pitch
Eccentricity
0.161
orbit shape
Inclination
21.9°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.3×2017 WJ2 is 1.3× the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 22.9
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
10h 14m
Declination
−31° 57′
From your location
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2017 WJ2 is currently faint (magnitude 22.9) — 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 WJ2 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Nov-05, when it passes about 15.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 5,983,816 km. 2017 WJ2 is currently about 178 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2017 WJ2 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2017 WJ2 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 WJ2?
2017 WJ2 is estimated at about 118 m across — about the length of a football pitch. 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 WJ2 have?
2017 WJ2 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.90 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 2017 WJ2 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2017 WJ2 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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