2026 RP2
2026 RP2
Current distance from Earth
31,275,150km
81.4 lunar distances0.209 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Orbit class
AMO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.76 yr
644 days
Diameter
14 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.289
orbit shape
Inclination
8.0°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.3×2026 RP2 is 1.3× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 31.6
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
4h 05m
Declination
−21° 29′
From your location
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2026 RP2 is currently faint (magnitude 31.6) — 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 RP2 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 RP2 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 RP2?
2026 RP2 is estimated at about 14 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 RP2 have?
2026 RP2 is AMO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.76 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 RP2 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 RP2 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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