2022 BB2
2022 BB2
Current distance from Earth
241,892,844km
629.3 lunar distances1.617 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2027-Jan-23
Passes 18.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 7,150,205 km, closing at 16.3 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.63 yr
229 days
Diameter
17 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.567
orbit shape
Inclination
8.0°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.5×2022 BB2 is 1.5× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 47.7
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
14h 19m
Declination
−10° 34′
From your location
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2022 BB2 is currently faint (magnitude 47.7) — 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 2022 BB2 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2027-Jan-23, when it passes about 18.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 7,150,205 km. 2022 BB2 is currently about 629 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2022 BB2 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2022 BB2 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 2022 BB2?
2022 BB2 is estimated at about 17 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 2022 BB2 have?
2022 BB2 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.63 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 2022 BB2 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2022 BB2 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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