2023 FP1
2023 FP1
Current distance from Earth
40,245,727km
104.7 lunar distances0.269 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2027-Jan-05
Passes 10.4 lunar distances from Earth — about 3,996,407 km, closing at 2.7 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.33 yr
486 days
Diameter
17 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.176
orbit shape
Inclination
0.9°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.5×2023 FP1 is 1.5× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 31.2
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
3h 60m
Declination
+24° 20′
From your location
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2023 FP1 is currently faint (magnitude 31.2) — 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 2023 FP1 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2027-Jan-05, when it passes about 10.4 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 3,996,407 km. 2023 FP1 is currently about 105 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2023 FP1 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2023 FP1 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 2023 FP1?
2023 FP1 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 2023 FP1 have?
2023 FP1 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.33 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 2023 FP1 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2023 FP1 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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