2012 JR4
Track asteroid 2012 JR4 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-04 09:06 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 23,171,997 km (60.254 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 31,216 km/h (8.67 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 42.1–94.2 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3603631 |
What is 2012 JR4?
2012 JR4 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 42.1–94.2 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 23,171,997 km of Earth — 60.254 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 JR4 hit Earth?
No. 2012 JR4 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 23,171,997 km — 60.254 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2012 JR4?
2012 JR4 has an estimated diameter of 42.1–94.2 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2012 JR4's closest approach to Earth?
2012 JR4 makes its close approach on 2026-May-04 09:06 UTC, travelling at about 31,216 km/h relative to Earth.
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