2018 CX
Track asteroid 2018 CX on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-27 19:27 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 23,236,361 km (60.422 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 35,190 km/h (9.78 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 24.2–54.2 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3799241 |
What is 2018 CX?
2018 CX is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 24.2–54.2 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 23,236,361 km of Earth — 60.422 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 2018 CX hit Earth?
No. 2018 CX passes Earth at a safe distance of about 23,236,361 km — 60.422 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2018 CX?
2018 CX has an estimated diameter of 24.2–54.2 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2018 CX's closest approach to Earth?
2018 CX makes its close approach on 2026-May-27 19:27 UTC, travelling at about 35,190 km/h relative to Earth.
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