2026 SC
2026 SC
Current distance from Earth
36,169,363km
94.1 lunar distances0.242 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2055-Sep-25
Passes 2.4 lunar distances from Earth — about 903,727 km, closing at 7.7 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.76 yr
277 days
Diameter
18 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.322
orbit shape
Inclination
4.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.6×2026 SC is 1.6× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 23.8
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
13h 58m
Declination
−24° 23′
From your location
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2026 SC is currently faint (magnitude 23.8) — 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 2055-Sep-25, when it passes about 2.4 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 903,727 km. 2026 SC is currently about 94 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 18 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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