2020 DC
Track asteroid 2020 DC on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-12 13:44 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 25,765,267 km (66.998 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 37,461 km/h (10.41 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 12.0–26.8 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 3991598 |
What is 2020 DC?
2020 DC is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 12.0–26.8 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 25,765,267 km of Earth — 66.998 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 2020 DC hit Earth?
No. 2020 DC passes Earth at a safe distance of about 25,765,267 km — 66.998 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2020 DC?
2020 DC has an estimated diameter of 12.0–26.8 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2020 DC's closest approach to Earth?
2020 DC makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-12 13:44 UTC, travelling at about 37,461 km/h relative to Earth.
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