2026 SC
2026 SC
Current distance from Earth
4,794,616km
12.5 lunar distances0.032 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-25
Passes 1.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 654,316 km, closing at 7.8 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.76 yr
277 days
Diameter
21 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.323
orbit shape
Inclination
4.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.9×2026 SC is 1.9× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 28.7
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
0h 34m
Declination
+17° 53′
From your location
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2026 SC is currently faint (magnitude 28.7) — 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 SC come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-25, when it passes about 1.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 654,316 km. 2026 SC is currently about 12 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 SC going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 SC 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 SC?
2026 SC is estimated at about 21 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 SC have?
2026 SC is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.76 years, on an elliptical path that spends much of its time inside Earth’s orbit. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2026 SC through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 SC 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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