2021 FY
Track asteroid 2021 FY on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Mar-31 14:56 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 58,858,427 km (153.050 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 82,654 km/h (22.96 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 115.0–257.1 m |
| Hazardous | Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54132108 |
What is 2021 FY?
2021 FY is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 115.0–257.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 58,858,427 km of Earth — 153.050 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 2021 FY hit Earth?
No. 2021 FY passes Earth at a safe distance of about 58,858,427 km — 153.050 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2021 FY?
2021 FY has an estimated diameter of 115.0–257.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2021 FY's closest approach to Earth?
2021 FY makes its close approach on 2026-Mar-31 14:56 UTC, travelling at about 82,654 km/h relative to Earth.
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