2008 PR9
Track asteroid 2008 PR9 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-19 06:33 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 65,256,948 km (169.688 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 102,713 km/h (28.53 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 85.6–191.4 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3423827 |
What is 2008 PR9?
2008 PR9 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 85.6–191.4 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 65,256,948 km of Earth — 169.688 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 PR9 hit Earth?
No. 2008 PR9 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 65,256,948 km — 169.688 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2008 PR9?
2008 PR9 has an estimated diameter of 85.6–191.4 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2008 PR9's closest approach to Earth?
2008 PR9 makes its close approach on 2026-May-19 06:33 UTC, travelling at about 102,713 km/h relative to Earth.
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