2024 RM10
2024 RM10
Current distance from Earth
33,160,809km
86.3 lunar distances0.222 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2043-Sep-24
Passes 16.3 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,274,526 km, closing at 8.2 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.68 yr
247 days
Diameter
24 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.354
orbit shape
Inclination
2.5°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
2.2×2024 RM10 is 2.2× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 26.2
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
18h 10m
Declination
−23° 15′
From your location
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2024 RM10 is currently faint (magnitude 26.2) — 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 2024 RM10 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2043-Sep-24, when it passes about 16.3 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,274,526 km. 2024 RM10 is currently about 86 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2024 RM10 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2024 RM10 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 2024 RM10?
2024 RM10 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 2024 RM10 have?
2024 RM10 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.68 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 2024 RM10 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2024 RM10 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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