2000 EM26
Track asteroid 2000 EM26 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-02 06:01 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 40,026,913 km (104.082 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 75,399 km/h (20.94 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 83.7–187.1 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3092253 |
What is 2000 EM26?
2000 EM26 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 83.7–187.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 40,026,913 km of Earth — 104.082 times the distance from Earth to the Moon. ObjectTracer visualises this asteroid in real-time on an interactive 3D globe using NASA NeoWs data.
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What is a Near-Earth Object?
A Near-Earth Object (NEO) is an asteroid or comet whose orbit brings it close to Earth's. NASA tracks thousands of them via the NeoWs program, measuring miss distance in lunar distances (LD) — one LD is the average Earth–Moon distance, about 384,400 km.
Frequently asked questions
Will asteroid 2000 EM26 hit Earth?
No. 2000 EM26 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 40,026,913 km — 104.082 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2000 EM26?
2000 EM26 has an estimated diameter of 83.7–187.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2000 EM26's closest approach to Earth?
2000 EM26 makes its close approach on 2026-May-02 06:01 UTC, travelling at about 75,399 km/h relative to Earth.
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