2026 MQ2
2026 MQ2
Current distance from Earth
1,340,061 km
3.5 lunar distances · 0.009 AU
Heliocentric orbit · live
Next close approach
2026-Jun-28
Passes 1.3 lunar distances from Earth — about 494,718 km, closing at 11.1 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.48 yr
541 days
Diameter
11 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.362
orbit shape
Inclination
9.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
—
Frequently asked questions
How close does 2026 MQ2 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jun-28, when it passes about 1.3 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 494,718 km. 2026 MQ2 is currently about 3 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 MQ2 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 MQ2 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 MQ2?
2026 MQ2 is estimated at about 11 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 2026 MQ2 have?
2026 MQ2 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.48 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 MQ2 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 MQ2 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.
Related near-earth objects