2026 PR
2026 PR
Current distance from Earth
7,867,751km
20.5 lunar distances0.053 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Aug-10
Passes 16.4 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,306,146 km, closing at 17.1 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.90 yr
330 days
Diameter
54 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.365
orbit shape
Inclination
29.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
58%2026 PR is about 58% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 50.5
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
21h 20m
Declination
−18° 51′
From your location
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2026 PR is currently faint (magnitude 50.5) — 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 PR come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Aug-10, when it passes about 16.4 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,306,146 km. 2026 PR is currently about 20 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 PR going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 PR 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 PR?
2026 PR is estimated at about 54 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 PR have?
2026 PR is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.90 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 PR through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 PR 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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