2026 VL5
2026 VL5
Current distance from Earth
1,406,701km
3.7 lunar distances0.009 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Nov-07
Passes 0.14 lunar distances from Earth — about 55,545 km, closing at 13.7 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
2.39 yr
875 days
Diameter
2 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.542
orbit shape
Inclination
7.6°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
≈ 1×2026 VL5 is about the size of an adult human.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 22.3
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
11h 48m
Declination
−24° 60′
From your location
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2026 VL5 is currently faint (magnitude 22.3) — 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 VL5 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Nov-07, when it passes about 0.14 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 55,545 km, closer than many satellites. 2026 VL5 is currently about 4 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 VL5 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 VL5 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 VL5?
2026 VL5 is estimated at about 2 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 VL5 have?
2026 VL5 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 2.39 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 VL5 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 VL5 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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