2024 TD16
2024 TD16
Current distance from Earth
69,845,925km
181.7 lunar distances0.467 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-07
Passes 14.1 lunar distances from Earth — about 5,436,893 km, closing at 11.8 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.99 yr
725 days
Diameter
17 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.368
orbit shape
Inclination
19.1°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.5×2024 TD16 is 1.5× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 31.7
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
0h 15m
Declination
−77° 12′
From your location
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2024 TD16 is currently faint (magnitude 31.7) — 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 TD16 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-07, when it passes about 14.1 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 5,436,893 km. 2024 TD16 is currently about 182 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2024 TD16 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2024 TD16 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 TD16?
2024 TD16 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 2024 TD16 have?
2024 TD16 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.99 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 TD16 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2024 TD16 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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