2026 TP1
2026 TP1
Current distance from Earth
6,530,403km
17.0 lunar distances0.044 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-06
Passes 16.4 lunar distances from Earth — about 6,319,126 km, closing at 6.5 km/s.
Orbit class
AMO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.40 yr
510 days
Diameter
24 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.175
orbit shape
Inclination
11.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
2.2×2026 TP1 is 2.2× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 32.6
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
23h 46m
Declination
+9° 08′
From your location
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2026 TP1 is currently faint (magnitude 32.6) — 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 TP1 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-06, when it passes about 16.4 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 6,319,126 km. 2026 TP1 is currently about 17 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 TP1 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 TP1 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 TP1?
2026 TP1 is estimated at about 24 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 TP1 have?
2026 TP1 is AMO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.40 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 TP1 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 TP1 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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