2020 OM
2020 OM
Current distance from Earth
17,641,371 km
45.9 lunar distances · 0.118 AU
Heliocentric orbit · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-21
Passes 9.1 lunar distances from Earth — about 3,488,749 km, closing at 9.5 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.60 yr
219 days
Diameter
15 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.461
orbit shape
Inclination
11.9°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Frequently asked questions
How close does 2020 OM come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-21, when it passes about 9.1 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 3,488,749 km. 2020 OM is currently about 46 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2020 OM going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2020 OM 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 OM?
2020 OM is estimated at about 15 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 2020 OM have?
2020 OM is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.60 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 2020 OM through a telescope?
Most of the time 2020 OM 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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