2020 HY
Track asteroid 2020 HY on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-22 09:28 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 40,070,944 km (104.197 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 48,317 km/h (13.42 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 69.6–155.6 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54016576 |
What is 2020 HY?
2020 HY is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 69.6–155.6 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 40,070,944 km of Earth — 104.197 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 HY hit Earth?
No. 2020 HY passes Earth at a safe distance of about 40,070,944 km — 104.197 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2020 HY?
2020 HY has an estimated diameter of 69.6–155.6 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2020 HY's closest approach to Earth?
2020 HY makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-22 09:28 UTC, travelling at about 48,317 km/h relative to Earth.
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