2016 GA221
Track asteroid 2016 GA221 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-02 19:53 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 15,573,485 km (40.496 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 48,288 km/h (13.41 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 76.7–171.4 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3751826 |
What is 2016 GA221?
2016 GA221 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 76.7–171.4 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 15,573,485 km of Earth — 40.496 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 2016 GA221 hit Earth?
No. 2016 GA221 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 15,573,485 km — 40.496 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2016 GA221?
2016 GA221 has an estimated diameter of 76.7–171.4 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2016 GA221's closest approach to Earth?
2016 GA221 makes its close approach on 2026-May-02 19:53 UTC, travelling at about 48,288 km/h relative to Earth.
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