2016 NR
Track asteroid 2016 NR on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-21 03:45 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 45,792,477 km (119.074 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 27,748 km/h (7.71 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 46.2–103.3 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3754379 |
What is 2016 NR?
2016 NR is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 46.2–103.3 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 45,792,477 km of Earth — 119.074 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 NR hit Earth?
No. 2016 NR passes Earth at a safe distance of about 45,792,477 km — 119.074 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2016 NR?
2016 NR has an estimated diameter of 46.2–103.3 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2016 NR's closest approach to Earth?
2016 NR makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-21 03:45 UTC, travelling at about 27,748 km/h relative to Earth.
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