2019 SD8
2019 SD8
Current distance from Earth
106,607,113km
277.3 lunar distances0.713 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-10
Passes 18.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 7,162,671 km, closing at 9.5 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.33 yr
853 days
Diameter
12 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.503
orbit shape
Inclination
3.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2019 SD8 is about the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 36.9
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
22h 38m
Declination
−16° 11′
From your location
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2019 SD8 is currently faint (magnitude 36.9) — 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 2019 SD8 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-10, when it passes about 18.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 7,162,671 km. 2019 SD8 is currently about 277 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2019 SD8 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2019 SD8 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 SD8?
2019 SD8 is estimated at about 12 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 2019 SD8 have?
2019 SD8 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 2.33 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 SD8 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2019 SD8 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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