2026 NF
2026 NF
Current distance from Earth
8,507,939km
22.1 lunar distances0.057 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-18
Passes 10.8 lunar distances from Earth — about 4,153,496 km, closing at 8.5 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
3.44 yr
1257 days
Diameter
23 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.558
orbit shape
Inclination
3.1°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
2.1×2026 NF is 2.1× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 26.3
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
17h 17m
Declination
+12° 38′
From your location
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2026 NF is currently faint (magnitude 26.3) — 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 NF come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-18, when it passes about 10.8 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 4,153,496 km. 2026 NF is currently about 22 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 NF going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 NF 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 NF?
2026 NF is estimated at about 23 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 NF have?
2026 NF is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 3.44 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 NF through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 NF 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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