2022 GP3
Track asteroid 2022 GP3 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-16 12:52 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 13,800,011 km (35.884 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 24,590 km/h (6.83 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 13.4–29.9 m |
| Hazardous | Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54271304 |
What is 2022 GP3?
2022 GP3 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 13.4–29.9 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 13,800,011 km of Earth — 35.884 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 2022 GP3 hit Earth?
No. 2022 GP3 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 13,800,011 km — 35.884 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2022 GP3?
2022 GP3 has an estimated diameter of 13.4–29.9 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2022 GP3's closest approach to Earth?
2022 GP3 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-16 12:52 UTC, travelling at about 24,590 km/h relative to Earth.
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