2026 RE
2026 RE
Current distance from Earth
5,053,575km
13.1 lunar distances0.034 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-03
Passes 10.9 lunar distances from Earth — about 4,171,822 km, closing at 7.2 km/s.
Orbit class
AMO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.31 yr
480 days
Diameter
35 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.138
orbit shape
Inclination
13.3°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
38%2026 RE is about 38% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 24.9
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
20h 20m
Declination
−20° 30′
From your location
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2026 RE is currently faint (magnitude 24.9) — 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 RE come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-03, when it passes about 10.9 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 4,171,822 km. 2026 RE is currently about 13 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 RE going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 RE 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 RE?
2026 RE is estimated at about 35 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 RE have?
2026 RE is AMO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.31 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 RE through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 RE 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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