2026 NK1
2026 NK1
Current distance from Earth
7,807,893km
20.3 lunar distances0.052 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-12
Passes 1.2 lunar distances from Earth — about 444,717 km, closing at 11.3 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.91 yr
1064 days
Diameter
9 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.528
orbit shape
Inclination
11.4°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2026 NK1 is about the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 25.5
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
14h 07m
Declination
−0° 56′
From your location
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2026 NK1 is currently faint (magnitude 25.5) — 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 NK1 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-12, when it passes about 1.2 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 444,717 km. 2026 NK1 is currently about 20 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 NK1 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 NK1 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 NK1?
2026 NK1 is estimated at about 9 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 NK1 have?
2026 NK1 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 2.91 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 NK1 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 NK1 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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