2026 SQ31
2026 SQ31
Current distance from Earth
4,439,402km
11.5 lunar distances0.030 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-25
Passes 6.0 lunar distances from Earth — about 2,322,222 km, closing at 7.8 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.11 yr
404 days
Diameter
63 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.223
orbit shape
Inclination
8.5°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
68%2026 SQ31 is about 68% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 20.9
Observatory-class only
Right ascension
0h 50m
Declination
−50° 51′
From your location
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2026 SQ31 is currently faint (magnitude 20.9) — 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 SQ31 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-25, when it passes about 6.0 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 2,322,222 km. 2026 SQ31 is currently about 12 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 SQ31 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 SQ31 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 SQ31?
2026 SQ31 is estimated at about 63 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 SQ31 have?
2026 SQ31 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.11 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 SQ31 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 SQ31 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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