2026 RZ1
2026 RZ1
Current distance from Earth
35,914,951km
93.4 lunar distances0.240 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.57 yr
573 days
Diameter
36 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.313
orbit shape
Inclination
10.3°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
39%2026 RZ1 is about 39% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 24.6
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
10h 03m
Declination
−28° 36′
From your location
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2026 RZ1 is currently faint (magnitude 24.6) — 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 RZ1 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 RZ1 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 RZ1?
2026 RZ1 is estimated at about 36 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 RZ1 have?
2026 RZ1 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.57 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 RZ1 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 RZ1 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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