2020 YA5
2020 YA5
Current distance from Earth
23,651,384km
61.5 lunar distances0.158 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-06
Passes 19.4 lunar distances from Earth — about 7,452,884 km, closing at 10.4 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.97 yr
719 days
Diameter
47 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.453
orbit shape
Inclination
3.5°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
51%2020 YA5 is about 51% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 35.7
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
21h 30m
Declination
−1° 01′
From your location
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2020 YA5 is currently faint (magnitude 35.7) — 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 YA5 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-06, when it passes about 19.4 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 7,452,884 km. 2020 YA5 is currently about 62 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2020 YA5 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2020 YA5 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 YA5?
2020 YA5 is estimated at about 47 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 YA5 have?
2020 YA5 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.97 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 YA5 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2020 YA5 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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