2019 RW
Track asteroid 2019 RW on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-28 17:34 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 17,255,491 km (44.870 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 46,518 km/h (12.92 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 105.8–236.6 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3843775 |
What is 2019 RW?
2019 RW is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 105.8–236.6 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 17,255,491 km of Earth — 44.870 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 2019 RW hit Earth?
No. 2019 RW passes Earth at a safe distance of about 17,255,491 km — 44.870 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2019 RW?
2019 RW has an estimated diameter of 105.8–236.6 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2019 RW's closest approach to Earth?
2019 RW makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-28 17:34 UTC, travelling at about 46,518 km/h relative to Earth.
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