2026 PC6
2026 PC6
Current distance from Earth
2,802,639km
7.3 lunar distances0.019 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Aug-12
Passes 0.05 lunar distances from Earth — about 20,467 km, closing at 14.0 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.65 yr
237 days
Diameter
9 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.432
orbit shape
Inclination
19.8°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2026 PC6 is about the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 22.2
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
14h 24m
Declination
−19° 47′
From your location
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2026 PC6 is currently faint (magnitude 22.2) — 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 PC6 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Aug-12, when it passes about 0.05 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 20,467 km, closer than many satellites. 2026 PC6 is currently about 7 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 PC6 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 PC6 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 PC6?
2026 PC6 is estimated at about 9 m across — about the size of a house. 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 PC6 have?
2026 PC6 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.65 years, on an elliptical path that spends much of its time inside Earth’s orbit. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2026 PC6 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 PC6 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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