2026 NL1
2026 NL1
Current distance from Earth
1,760,013km
4.6 lunar distances0.012 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-13
Passes 2.1 lunar distances from Earth — about 825,588 km, closing at 5.5 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.70 yr
255 days
Diameter
8 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.301
orbit shape
Inclination
5.9°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
73%2026 NL1 is about 73% the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 23.4
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
15h 26m
Declination
−4° 21′
From your location
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2026 NL1 is currently faint (magnitude 23.4) — 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 NL1 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-13, when it passes about 2.1 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 825,588 km. 2026 NL1 is currently about 5 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 NL1 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 NL1 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 NL1?
2026 NL1 is estimated at about 8 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 NL1 have?
2026 NL1 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.70 years, on an elliptical path that spends much of its time inside Earth’s orbit. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2026 NL1 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 NL1 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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