2026 UK
2026 UK
Current distance from Earth
3,098,372km
8.1 lunar distances0.021 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Oct-19
Passes 7.6 lunar distances from Earth — about 2,909,759 km, closing at 15.1 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.80 yr
658 days
Diameter
38 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.332
orbit shape
Inclination
25.3°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
41%2026 UK is about 41% the size of the Statue of Liberty.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 26.8
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
0h 40m
Declination
−7° 25′
From your location
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2026 UK is currently faint (magnitude 26.8) — 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 UK come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Oct-19, when it passes about 7.6 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 2,909,759 km. 2026 UK is currently about 8 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 UK going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 UK 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 UK?
2026 UK is estimated at about 38 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 UK have?
2026 UK is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.80 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 UK through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 UK 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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