2015 VE106
Track asteroid 2015 VE106 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-09 02:32 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 65,835,720 km (171.193 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 27,769 km/h (7.71 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 36.7–82.0 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3734647 |
What is 2015 VE106?
2015 VE106 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 36.7–82.0 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 65,835,720 km of Earth — 171.193 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 2015 VE106 hit Earth?
No. 2015 VE106 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 65,835,720 km — 171.193 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2015 VE106?
2015 VE106 has an estimated diameter of 36.7–82.0 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2015 VE106's closest approach to Earth?
2015 VE106 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-09 02:32 UTC, travelling at about 27,769 km/h relative to Earth.
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