2012 HM
Track asteroid 2012 HM on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-18 02:16 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 11,863,496 km (30.849 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 18,447 km/h (5.12 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 40.0–89.5 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3602622 |
What is 2012 HM?
2012 HM is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 40.0–89.5 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 11,863,496 km of Earth — 30.849 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 2012 HM hit Earth?
No. 2012 HM passes Earth at a safe distance of about 11,863,496 km — 30.849 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2012 HM?
2012 HM has an estimated diameter of 40.0–89.5 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2012 HM's closest approach to Earth?
2012 HM makes its close approach on 2026-May-18 02:16 UTC, travelling at about 18,447 km/h relative to Earth.
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