2013 LB
Track asteroid 2013 LB on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-06 03:26 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 23,528,644 km (61.182 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 22,411 km/h (6.23 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 73.2–163.7 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3639439 |
What is 2013 LB?
2013 LB is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 73.2–163.7 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 23,528,644 km of Earth — 61.182 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 2013 LB hit Earth?
No. 2013 LB passes Earth at a safe distance of about 23,528,644 km — 61.182 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2013 LB?
2013 LB has an estimated diameter of 73.2–163.7 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2013 LB's closest approach to Earth?
2013 LB makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-06 03:26 UTC, travelling at about 22,411 km/h relative to Earth.
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