2015 NU2
⚠ POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ASTEROID
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Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Jul-10 20:35 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 70,338,978 km (182.903 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 44,788 km/h (12.44 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 174.8–390.9 m |
| Hazardous | ⚠ Potentially Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3723888 |
What is 2015 NU2?
2015 NU2 is a near-Earth asteroid classified as Potentially Hazardous by NASA. It has an estimated diameter of 174.8–390.9 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 70,338,978 km of Earth — 182.903 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 Potentially Hazardous Asteroid?
A Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) is a near-Earth object larger than ~140 m that can pass within 0.05 AU (about 19.5 lunar distances) of Earth's orbit. The label reflects size and orbit geometry — it does not mean an impact is expected. NASA's CNEOS continuously refines each PHA's trajectory.
Frequently asked questions
Will asteroid 2015 NU2 hit Earth?
No. 2015 NU2 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 70,338,978 km — 182.903 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA lists it as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid because of its size and orbit, but this approach poses no impact risk.
How big is asteroid 2015 NU2?
2015 NU2 has an estimated diameter of 174.8–390.9 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2015 NU2's closest approach to Earth?
2015 NU2 makes its close approach on 2026-Jul-10 20:35 UTC, travelling at about 44,788 km/h relative to Earth.
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