2026 QA
2026 QA
Current distance from Earth
7,171,761km
18.7 lunar distances0.048 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Aug-22
Passes 14.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 5,633,702 km, closing at 15.3 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.35 yr
492 days
Diameter
37 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.482
orbit shape
Inclination
9.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
40%2026 QA is about 40% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 25.2
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
22h 47m
Declination
+27° 02′
From your location
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2026 QA is currently faint (magnitude 25.2) — 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 QA come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Aug-22, when it passes about 14.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 5,633,702 km. 2026 QA is currently about 19 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 QA going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 QA 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 QA?
2026 QA is estimated at about 37 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 QA have?
2026 QA is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.35 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 QA through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 QA 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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