2022 VB2
2022 VB2
Current distance from Earth
9,196,831km
23.9 lunar distances0.061 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Nov-17
Passes 7.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 2,972,590 km, closing at 9.0 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
4.00 yr
1461 days
Diameter
33 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.606
orbit shape
Inclination
5.9°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
35%2022 VB2 is about 35% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 27.6
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
0h 34m
Declination
+25° 35′
From your location
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2022 VB2 is currently faint (magnitude 27.6) — 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 VB2 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Nov-17, when it passes about 7.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 2,972,590 km. 2022 VB2 is currently about 24 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2022 VB2 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2022 VB2 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 VB2?
2022 VB2 is estimated at about 33 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 2022 VB2 have?
2022 VB2 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 4.00 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 VB2 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2022 VB2 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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