2006 UE17
Track asteroid 2006 UE17 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-01 19:27 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 8,675,495 km (22.559 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 41,224 km/h (11.45 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 108.3–242.1 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3351834 |
What is 2006 UE17?
2006 UE17 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 108.3–242.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 8,675,495 km of Earth — 22.559 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 UE17 hit Earth?
No. 2006 UE17 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 8,675,495 km — 22.559 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2006 UE17?
2006 UE17 has an estimated diameter of 108.3–242.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2006 UE17's closest approach to Earth?
2006 UE17 makes its close approach on 2026-May-01 19:27 UTC, travelling at about 41,224 km/h relative to Earth.
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