2026 ST2
2026 ST2
Current distance from Earth
6,632,263km
17.3 lunar distances0.044 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Sep-24
Passes 15.8 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,091,166 km, closing at 13.8 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.31 yr
480 days
Diameter
42 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.401
orbit shape
Inclination
11.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
45%2026 ST2 is about 45% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 23.7
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
2h 54m
Declination
+27° 41′
From your location
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2026 ST2 is currently faint (magnitude 23.7) — 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 ST2 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Sep-24, when it passes about 15.8 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,091,166 km. 2026 ST2 is currently about 17 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 ST2 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 ST2 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 ST2?
2026 ST2 is estimated at about 42 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 ST2 have?
2026 ST2 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.31 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 ST2 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 ST2 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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