2026 TD
2026 TD
Current distance from Earth
647,779km
1.7 lunar distances0.004 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-02
Passes 1.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 650,110 km, closing at 11.3 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.11 yr
404 days
Diameter
14 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.246
orbit shape
Inclination
17.4°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.3×2026 TD is 1.3× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 18.7
Observatory-class only
Right ascension
19h 08m
Declination
+48° 48′
From your location
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2026 TD is currently faint (magnitude 18.7) — 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 TD come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-02, when it passes about 1.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 650,110 km. 2026 TD is currently about 2 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 TD going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 TD 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 TD?
2026 TD is estimated at about 14 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 TD have?
2026 TD 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 TD through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 TD 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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