2018 XM2
Track asteroid 2018 XM2 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-22 05:31 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 49,846,239 km (129.615 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 42,467 km/h (11.80 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 22.1–49.4 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3836849 |
What is 2018 XM2?
2018 XM2 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 22.1–49.4 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 49,846,239 km of Earth — 129.615 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 XM2 hit Earth?
No. 2018 XM2 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 49,846,239 km — 129.615 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2018 XM2?
2018 XM2 has an estimated diameter of 22.1–49.4 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2018 XM2's closest approach to Earth?
2018 XM2 makes its close approach on 2026-May-22 05:31 UTC, travelling at about 42,467 km/h relative to Earth.
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