2026 PW
2026 PW
Current distance from Earth
9,326,509km
24.3 lunar distances0.062 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Aug-12
Passes 12.9 lunar distances from Earth — about 4,963,723 km, closing at 14.6 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
3.44 yr
1257 days
Diameter
43 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.612
orbit shape
Inclination
10.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
46%2026 PW is about 46% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 34.0
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
20h 19m
Declination
−13° 52′
From your location
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2026 PW is currently faint (magnitude 34.0) — 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 PW come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Aug-12, when it passes about 12.9 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 4,963,723 km. 2026 PW is currently about 24 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 PW going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 PW 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 PW?
2026 PW is estimated at about 43 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 PW have?
2026 PW is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 3.44 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 PW through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 PW 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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