2018 FQ4
2018 FQ4
Current distance from Earth
120,908,544km
314.5 lunar distances0.808 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Dec-19
Passes 16.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,411,953 km, closing at 10.4 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.24 yr
817 days
Diameter
14 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.469
orbit shape
Inclination
0.3°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.3×2018 FQ4 is 1.3× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 35.5
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
3h 42m
Declination
+19° 08′
From your location
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2018 FQ4 is currently faint (magnitude 35.5) — 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 2018 FQ4 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Dec-19, when it passes about 16.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,411,953 km. 2018 FQ4 is currently about 315 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2018 FQ4 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2018 FQ4 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 2018 FQ4?
2018 FQ4 is estimated at about 14 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 2018 FQ4 have?
2018 FQ4 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 2.24 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 2018 FQ4 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2018 FQ4 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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