2018 SP2
2018 SP2
Current distance from Earth
82,081,107km
213.5 lunar distances0.549 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-30
Passes 5.0 lunar distances from Earth — about 1,927,097 km, closing at 14.3 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.89 yr
325 days
Diameter
39 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.206
orbit shape
Inclination
26.8°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
42%2018 SP2 is about 42% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 28.1
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
22h 41m
Declination
+60° 31′
From your location
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2018 SP2 is currently faint (magnitude 28.1) — 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 SP2 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-30, when it passes about 5.0 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 1,927,097 km. 2018 SP2 is currently about 214 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2018 SP2 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2018 SP2 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 SP2?
2018 SP2 is estimated at about 39 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 2018 SP2 have?
2018 SP2 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.89 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 2018 SP2 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2018 SP2 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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