2026 NT2
2026 NT2
Current distance from Earth
73,060,964km
190.1 lunar distances0.488 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-17
Passes 16.1 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,182,752 km, closing at 12.5 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.58 yr
942 days
Diameter
279 m
comparable to the Eiffel Tower’s height
Eccentricity
0.555
orbit shape
Inclination
8.6°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2026 NT2 is about the size of the Eiffel Tower.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 30.4
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
22h 09m
Declination
−34° 29′
From your location
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2026 NT2 is currently faint (magnitude 30.4) — 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 NT2 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-17, when it passes about 16.1 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,182,752 km. 2026 NT2 is currently about 190 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 NT2 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 NT2 is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid, which means its orbit brings it relatively close to Earth — but classification is about proximity, not an impending collision. 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 NT2?
2026 NT2 is estimated at about 279 m across — comparable to the Eiffel Tower’s height. 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 NT2 have?
2026 NT2 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 2.58 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 NT2 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 NT2 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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