2019 AS2
2019 AS2
Current distance from Earth
9,357,407km
24.3 lunar distances0.063 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-02
Passes 4.5 lunar distances from Earth — about 1,720,479 km, closing at 7.3 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.99 yr
725 days
Diameter
49 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.399
orbit shape
Inclination
4.2°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
53%2019 AS2 is about 53% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 25.4
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
21h 07m
Declination
+16° 19′
From your location
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2019 AS2 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 2019 AS2 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-02, when it passes about 4.5 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 1,720,479 km. 2019 AS2 is currently about 24 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2019 AS2 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2019 AS2 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 2019 AS2?
2019 AS2 is estimated at about 49 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 2019 AS2 have?
2019 AS2 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.99 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 2019 AS2 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2019 AS2 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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