2006 MB
Track asteroid 2006 MB on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Jun-07 09:44 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 15,101,008 km (39.267 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 26,400 km/h (7.33 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 80.6–180.3 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3336867 |
What is 2006 MB?
2006 MB is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 80.6–180.3 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 15,101,008 km of Earth — 39.267 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 2006 MB hit Earth?
No. 2006 MB passes Earth at a safe distance of about 15,101,008 km — 39.267 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2006 MB?
2006 MB has an estimated diameter of 80.6–180.3 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2006 MB's closest approach to Earth?
2006 MB makes its close approach on 2026-Jun-07 09:44 UTC, travelling at about 26,400 km/h relative to Earth.
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