2012 SL8
Track asteroid 2012 SL8 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-18 12:46 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 27,438,569 km (71.349 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 59,393 km/h (16.50 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 180.5–403.7 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3608785 |
What is 2012 SL8?
2012 SL8 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 180.5–403.7 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 27,438,569 km of Earth — 71.349 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 SL8 hit Earth?
No. 2012 SL8 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 27,438,569 km — 71.349 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2012 SL8?
2012 SL8 has an estimated diameter of 180.5–403.7 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2012 SL8's closest approach to Earth?
2012 SL8 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-18 12:46 UTC, travelling at about 59,393 km/h relative to Earth.
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