2024 RP12
2024 RP12
Current distance from Earth
73,618,162 km
191.5 lunar distances · 0.492 AU
Heliocentric orbit · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-16
Passes 17.8 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,853,634 km, closing at 6.6 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.00 yr
732 days
Diameter
51 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.370
orbit shape
Inclination
2.4°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Frequently asked questions
How close does 2024 RP12 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-16, when it passes about 17.8 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,853,634 km. 2024 RP12 is currently about 192 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2024 RP12 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2024 RP12 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 RP12?
2024 RP12 is estimated at about 51 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 2024 RP12 have?
2024 RP12 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 2024 RP12 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2024 RP12 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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