2018 WA
Track asteroid 2018 WA on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-19 13:09 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 69,496,330 km (180.712 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 28,767 km/h (7.99 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 11.1–24.8 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3836249 |
What is 2018 WA?
2018 WA is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 11.1–24.8 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 69,496,330 km of Earth — 180.712 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 WA hit Earth?
No. 2018 WA passes Earth at a safe distance of about 69,496,330 km — 180.712 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2018 WA?
2018 WA has an estimated diameter of 11.1–24.8 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2018 WA's closest approach to Earth?
2018 WA makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-19 13:09 UTC, travelling at about 28,767 km/h relative to Earth.
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