2023 RL
2023 RL
Current distance from Earth
19,339,278 km
50.3 lunar distances · 0.129 AU
Heliocentric orbit · live
Next close approach
2026-Aug-25
Passes 12.8 lunar distances from Earth — about 4,937,307 km, closing at 4.8 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.75 yr
275 days
Diameter
7 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.260
orbit shape
Inclination
4.3°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Frequently asked questions
How close does 2023 RL come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Aug-25, when it passes about 12.8 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 4,937,307 km. 2023 RL is currently about 50 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2023 RL going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2023 RL 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 RL?
2023 RL is estimated at about 7 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 RL have?
2023 RL is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.75 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 2023 RL through a telescope?
Most of the time 2023 RL 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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