2026 NY
2026 NY
Current distance from Earth
27,103,565km
70.5 lunar distances0.181 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Aug-14
Passes 12.3 lunar distances from Earth — about 4,743,128 km, closing at 8.2 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.85 yr
1041 days
Diameter
102 m
about the length of a football pitch
Eccentricity
0.519
orbit shape
Inclination
2.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2026 NY is about the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 25.8
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
16h 01m
Declination
−7° 13′
From your location
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2026 NY is currently faint (magnitude 25.8) — 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 NY come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Aug-14, when it passes about 12.3 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 4,743,128 km. 2026 NY is currently about 71 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 NY going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 NY 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 NY?
2026 NY is estimated at about 102 m across — about the length of a football pitch. 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 NY have?
2026 NY is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 2.85 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 NY through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 NY 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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