2008 KV2
⚠ POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ASTEROID
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Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-23 18:43 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 27,744,387 km (72.144 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 31,779 km/h (8.83 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 148.8–332.7 m |
| Hazardous | ⚠ Potentially Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3412755 |
What is 2008 KV2?
2008 KV2 is a near-Earth asteroid classified as Potentially Hazardous by NASA. It has an estimated diameter of 148.8–332.7 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 27,744,387 km of Earth — 72.144 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 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 2008 KV2 hit Earth?
No. 2008 KV2 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 27,744,387 km — 72.144 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 2008 KV2?
2008 KV2 has an estimated diameter of 148.8–332.7 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2008 KV2's closest approach to Earth?
2008 KV2 makes its close approach on 2026-May-23 18:43 UTC, travelling at about 31,779 km/h relative to Earth.
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