2022 UV21
2022 UV21
Current distance from Earth
54,848,152km
142.7 lunar distances0.367 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-29
Passes 14.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 5,649,289 km, closing at 9.6 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.00 yr
732 days
Diameter
13 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.391
orbit shape
Inclination
9.4°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2022 UV21 is about the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 30.4
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
14h 59m
Declination
−49° 13′
From your location
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2022 UV21 is currently faint (magnitude 30.4) — 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 UV21 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-29, when it passes about 14.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 5,649,289 km. 2022 UV21 is currently about 143 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2022 UV21 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2022 UV21 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 UV21?
2022 UV21 is estimated at about 13 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 UV21 have?
2022 UV21 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 2.00 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 2022 UV21 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2022 UV21 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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