2020 UR1
2020 UR1
Current distance from Earth
21,176,364 km
55.1 lunar distances · 0.142 AU
Heliocentric orbit · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-25
Passes 18.8 lunar distances from Earth — about 7,209,049 km, closing at 7.6 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.99 yr
725 days
Diameter
28 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.386
orbit shape
Inclination
2.5°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Frequently asked questions
How close does 2020 UR1 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-25, when it passes about 18.8 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 7,209,049 km. 2020 UR1 is currently about 55 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2020 UR1 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2020 UR1 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 UR1?
2020 UR1 is estimated at about 28 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 UR1 have?
2020 UR1 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 2020 UR1 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2020 UR1 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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