2026 NO
2026 NO
Current distance from Earth
15,003,268km
39.0 lunar distances0.100 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-18
Passes 11.0 lunar distances from Earth — about 4,210,343 km, closing at 15.4 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
5.99 yr
2190 days
Diameter
67 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.720
orbit shape
Inclination
13.6°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
72%2026 NO is about 72% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 25.1
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
18h 17m
Declination
+24° 18′
From your location
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2026 NO is currently faint (magnitude 25.1) — 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 NO come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-18, when it passes about 11.0 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 4,210,343 km. 2026 NO is currently about 39 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 NO going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 NO 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 NO?
2026 NO is estimated at about 67 m across — roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty. 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 NO have?
2026 NO is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 5.99 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 NO through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 NO 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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