2008 JN
Track asteroid 2008 JN on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-24 23:16 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 65,080,940 km (169.230 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 151,120 km/h (41.98 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 194.3–434.6 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3409988 |
What is 2008 JN?
2008 JN is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 194.3–434.6 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 65,080,940 km of Earth — 169.230 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 2008 JN hit Earth?
No. 2008 JN passes Earth at a safe distance of about 65,080,940 km — 169.230 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2008 JN?
2008 JN has an estimated diameter of 194.3–434.6 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2008 JN's closest approach to Earth?
2008 JN makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-24 23:16 UTC, travelling at about 151,120 km/h relative to Earth.
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