2026 VT12
2026 VT12
Current distance from Earth
4,227,315km
11.0 lunar distances0.028 AU
Heliocentric orbit · top-down · live
Next close approach
2026-Nov-13
Passes 6.4 lunar distances from Earth — about 2,461,763 km, closing at 20.2 km/s.
Orbit class
APO
around the Sun
Orbital period
1.33 yr
486 days
Diameter
31 m
roughly the height of the Statue of Liberty
Eccentricity
0.372
orbit shape
Inclination
33.7°
to the ecliptic
Discovered
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Size in perspective
2.8×2026 VT12 is 2.8× the size of a double-decker bus.
Observe it tonight
Apparent brightness
mag 23.3
Too faint to observe
Right ascension
23h 44m
Declination
+13° 10′
From your location
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2026 VT12 is currently faint (magnitude 23.3) — 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 VT12 come to Earth?
Its next notable close approach is on 2026-Nov-13, when it passes about 6.4 lunar distances from Earth — roughly 2,461,763 km. 2026 VT12 is currently about 11 lunar distances away — the live orbit and distance are shown above.
Is 2026 VT12 going to hit Earth?
No impact is predicted. 2026 VT12 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 VT12?
2026 VT12 is estimated at about 31 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 VT12 have?
2026 VT12 is APO object. It orbits the Sun once every 1.33 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 VT12 through a telescope?
Most of the time 2026 VT12 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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