2022 RK
2022 RK
Current distance from Earth
20,030,792km
52.1 lunar distances0.134 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-06
Passes 13.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 5,234,494 km, closing at 8.6 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.80 yr
292 days
Diameter
24 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.274
orbit shape
Inclination
10.9°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
2.2×2022 RK is 2.2× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 26.7
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
0h 46m
Declination
+27° 20′
From your location
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2022 RK is currently faint (magnitude 26.7) — 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 RK come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-06, when it passes about 13.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 5,234,494 km. 2022 RK is currently about 52 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2022 RK going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2022 RK 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 RK?
2022 RK is estimated at about 24 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 RK have?
2022 RK is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.80 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 RK through a telescope?
Most of the time 2022 RK 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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