2018 VB
Track asteroid 2018 VB on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-21 03:18 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 43,889,663 km (114.126 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 22,228 km/h (6.17 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 16.8–37.5 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3835876 |
What is 2018 VB?
2018 VB is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 16.8–37.5 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 43,889,663 km of Earth — 114.126 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 2018 VB hit Earth?
No. 2018 VB passes Earth at a safe distance of about 43,889,663 km — 114.126 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2018 VB?
2018 VB has an estimated diameter of 16.8–37.5 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2018 VB's closest approach to Earth?
2018 VB makes its close approach on 2026-May-21 03:18 UTC, travelling at about 22,228 km/h relative to Earth.
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