2026 VO8
2026 VO8
Current distance from Earth
2,481,097km
6.5 lunar distances0.017 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Nov-11
Passes 5.7 lunar distances from Earth — about 2,198,952 km, closing at 15.1 km/s.
Orbit class
ATE
around the Sun
Orbital period
0.95 yr
348 days
Diameter
21 m
about the size of a house
Eccentricity
0.381
orbit shape
Inclination
20.4°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
1.9×2026 VO8 is 1.9× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 24.5
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
1h 17m
Declination
+48° 31′
From your location
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2026 VO8 is currently faint (magnitude 24.5) — 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 VO8 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Nov-11, when it passes about 5.7 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 2,198,952 km. 2026 VO8 is currently about 6 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 VO8 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 VO8 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 VO8?
2026 VO8 is estimated at about 21 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 VO8 have?
2026 VO8 is ATE object. It orbits the Sun once every 0.95 years, on an elliptical path that spends much of its time inside Earth’s orbit. The interactive orbit diagram above shows where it is right now.
Can I see 2026 VO8 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 VO8 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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