2026 PE
2026 PE
Current distance from Earth
6,073,206km
15.8 lunar distances0.041 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Aug-06
Passes 15.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,004,544 km, closing at 13.1 km/s.
Orbit class
AMO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.48 yr
541 days
Diameter
76 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.204
orbit shape
Inclination
24.1°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2026 PE is about the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 28.1
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
22h 15m
Declination
−13° 48′
From your location
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2026 PE is currently faint (magnitude 28.1) — 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 PE come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Aug-06, when it passes about 15.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,004,544 km. 2026 PE is currently about 16 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 PE going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 PE 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 PE?
2026 PE is estimated at about 76 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 PE have?
2026 PE is AMO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.48 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 PE through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 PE 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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