2006 GC1
⚠ POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ASTEROID
Track asteroid 2006 GC1 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-05 01:11 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 13,278,869 km (34.529 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 110,381 km/h (30.66 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 211.1–472.1 m |
| Hazardous | ⚠ Potentially Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3329371 |
What is 2006 GC1?
2006 GC1 is a near-Earth asteroid classified as Potentially Hazardous by NASA. It has an estimated diameter of 211.1–472.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 13,278,869 km of Earth — 34.529 times the distance from Earth to the Moon. ObjectTracer visualises this asteroid in real-time on an interactive 3D globe using NASA NeoWs data.
Track all near-Earth asteroids including PHAs, NEOs, and close approach objects on ObjectTracer's Asteroid Tracker.
What is a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid?
A Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) is a near-Earth object larger than ~140 m that can pass within 0.05 AU (about 19.5 lunar distances) of Earth's orbit. The label reflects size and orbit geometry — it does not mean an impact is expected. NASA's CNEOS continuously refines each PHA's trajectory.
Frequently asked questions
Will asteroid 2006 GC1 hit Earth?
No. 2006 GC1 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 13,278,869 km — 34.529 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA lists it as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid because of its size and orbit, but this approach poses no impact risk.
How big is asteroid 2006 GC1?
2006 GC1 has an estimated diameter of 211.1–472.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2006 GC1's closest approach to Earth?
2006 GC1 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-05 01:11 UTC, travelling at about 110,381 km/h relative to Earth.
Explore more: all near-Earth asteroids · ISS tracker · rocket launches · live 3D globe.