2026 OD
2026 OD
Current distance from Earth
5,629,485km
14.6 lunar distances0.038 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-25
Passes 4.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 1,763,795 km, closing at 9.5 km/s.
Long-term impact monitoring
2026 OD is tracked on the long-term monitoring list — here’s what the numbers actually mean.
Torino scale
0 — No hazard
Cumulative impact chance
1 in 22,879
4.4e-3% across all dates
Palermo scale
-3.59
below background risk
Possible dates tracked
45
between 2059 and 2123
A Torino rating of 0 means no cause for concern, and a Palermo value of -3.59 — below zero — means the chance is lower than the background risk of a similar random impact over the same period. The headline figure is a cumulative probability spread across 45 possible dates between 2059 and 2123, so the chance on any one date is far smaller still. No impact is predicted, and objects are routinely removed from monitoring as their orbits are refined — both Apophis and 2024 YR4 were.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.11 yr
404 days
Diameter
72 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.248
orbit shape
Inclination
11.6°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
—
Size in perspective
77%2026 OD is about 77% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 24.2
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
20h 57m
Declination
+10° 08′
From your location
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2026 OD is currently faint (magnitude 24.2) — 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 OD come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-25, when it passes about 4.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 1,763,795 km. 2026 OD is currently about 15 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 OD going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 OD is tracked on the long-term impact-monitoring list with a cumulative chance of roughly 1 in 22,879, spread across 45 possible dates between 2059 and 2123 — a very low probability. Its Torino rating is 0 (no hazard), and its Palermo value of -3.59 sits below the background level. Objects are removed from monitoring as their orbits are refined. The full impact-monitoring breakdown is shown above.
How big is 2026 OD?
2026 OD is estimated at about 72 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 OD have?
2026 OD is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.11 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 OD through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 OD 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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