2026 KU3
2026 KU3
Current distance from Earth
23,883,616 km
62.1 lunar distances · 0.160 AU
Heliocentric orbit · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-24
Passes 7.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 2,949,002 km, closing at 8.6 km/s.
Orbit class
AMO
around the Sun
Orbital period
3.11 yr
1135 days
Diameter
80 m
about the length of a football pitch
Eccentricity
0.519
orbit shape
Inclination
8.0°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Frequently asked questions
How close does 2026 KU3 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-24, when it passes about 7.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 2,949,002 km. 2026 KU3 is currently about 62 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 KU3 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 KU3 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 2026 KU3?
2026 KU3 is estimated at about 80 m across — about the length of a football pitch. 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 2026 KU3 have?
2026 KU3 is AMO object. It orbits the Sun once every 3.11 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 2026 KU3 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 KU3 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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