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2018 JM2

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Close Approach Data

Close Approach2026-May-17 06:04 UTC
Miss Distance20,541,649 km (53.415 Lunar Distances)
Velocity32,447 km/h (9.01 km/s)
Est. Diameter20.6–46.1 m
Hazardous✓ Not Hazardous
NASA ID3824092

What is 2018 JM2?

2018 JM2 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 20.6–46.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 20,541,649 km of Earth — 53.415 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 JM2 hit Earth?

No. 2018 JM2 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 20,541,649 km — 53.415 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.

How big is asteroid 2018 JM2?

2018 JM2 has an estimated diameter of 20.6–46.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.

When is 2018 JM2's closest approach to Earth?

2018 JM2 makes its close approach on 2026-May-17 06:04 UTC, travelling at about 32,447 km/h relative to Earth.

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