2026 OD1
2026 OD1
Current distance from Earth
6,832,124km
17.8 lunar distances0.046 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Jul-23
Passes 17.8 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,838,361 km, closing at 8.0 km/s.
Orbit class
AMO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.02 yr
739 days
Diameter
52 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.352
orbit shape
Inclination
11.3°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
56%2026 OD1 is about 56% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 29.1
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
19h 46m
Declination
−1° 24′
From your location
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2026 OD1 is currently faint (magnitude 29.1) — 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 OD1 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Jul-23, when it passes about 17.8 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,838,361 km. 2026 OD1 is currently about 18 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 OD1 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 OD1 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 OD1?
2026 OD1 is estimated at about 52 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 OD1 have?
2026 OD1 is AMO object. It orbits the Sun once every 2.02 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 OD1 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 OD1 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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