2026 RN1
2026 RN1
Current distance from Earth
30,047,184km
78.2 lunar distances0.201 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.44 yr
889 days
Diameter
13 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.437
orbit shape
Inclination
13.4°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2026 RN1 is about the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 30.0
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
3h 37m
Declination
−34° 59′
From your location
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2026 RN1 is currently faint (magnitude 30.0) — it brightens around close approaches. Position is in equatorial coordinates (J2000); pair it with our sky conditions to plan a session.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2026 RN1 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 RN1 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 RN1?
2026 RN1 is estimated at about 13 m across — about the size of a house. 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 RN1 have?
2026 RN1 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 2.44 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 RN1 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 RN1 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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