2017 WZ12
Track asteroid 2017 WZ12 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-26 09:54 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 43,505,060 km (113.126 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 32,032 km/h (8.90 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 11.1–24.8 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3789618 |
What is 2017 WZ12?
2017 WZ12 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 11.1–24.8 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 43,505,060 km of Earth — 113.126 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 2017 WZ12 hit Earth?
No. 2017 WZ12 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 43,505,060 km — 113.126 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2017 WZ12?
2017 WZ12 has an estimated diameter of 11.1–24.8 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2017 WZ12's closest approach to Earth?
2017 WZ12 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-26 09:54 UTC, travelling at about 32,032 km/h relative to Earth.
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