2026 NB1
2026 NB1
Current distance from Earth
11,791,892km
30.7 lunar distances0.079 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-21
Passes 17.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,810,989 km, closing at 8.5 km/s.
Orbit class
AMO
around the Sun
Orbital period
3.09 yr
1127 days
Diameter
86 m
about the length of a football pitch
Eccentricity
0.512
orbit shape
Inclination
7.0°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2026 NB1 is about the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 25.3
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
17h 60m
Declination
−56° 40′
From your location
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2026 NB1 is currently faint (magnitude 25.3) — 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 2026 NB1 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-21, when it passes about 17.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,810,989 km. 2026 NB1 is currently about 31 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 NB1 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 NB1 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 NB1?
2026 NB1 is estimated at about 86 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 NB1 have?
2026 NB1 is AMO object. It orbits the Sun once every 3.09 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 NB1 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 NB1 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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