2020 FN3
2020 FN3
Current distance from Earth
73,761,165km
191.9 lunar distances0.493 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-20
Passes 12.3 lunar distances from Earth — about 4,733,107 km, closing at 5.8 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.02 yr
371 days
Diameter
45 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.208
orbit shape
Inclination
0.9°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
48%2020 FN3 is about 48% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 25.3
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
11h 28m
Declination
+1° 58′
From your location
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2020 FN3 is currently faint (magnitude 25.3) — 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 2020 FN3 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-20, when it passes about 12.3 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 4,733,107 km. 2020 FN3 is currently about 192 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2020 FN3 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2020 FN3 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 2020 FN3?
2020 FN3 is estimated at about 45 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 2020 FN3 have?
2020 FN3 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.02 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 2020 FN3 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2020 FN3 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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