2024 SH7
2024 SH7
Current distance from Earth
77,237,548km
200.9 lunar distances0.516 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-04
Passes 10.5 lunar distances from Earth — about 4,031,570 km, closing at 10.8 km/s.
Orbit class
AMO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.00 yr
732 days
Diameter
12 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.360
orbit shape
Inclination
17.5°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2024 SH7 is about the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 33.6
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
20h 10m
Declination
+32° 32′
From your location
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2024 SH7 is currently faint (magnitude 33.6) — 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 2024 SH7 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-04, when it passes about 10.5 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 4,031,570 km. 2024 SH7 is currently about 201 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2024 SH7 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2024 SH7 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 SH7?
2024 SH7 is estimated at about 12 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 SH7 have?
2024 SH7 is AMO 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 SH7 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2024 SH7 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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