2022 UU8
Track asteroid 2022 UU8 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-25 06:31 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 3,343,117 km (8.693 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 14,550 km/h (4.04 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 6.8–15.1 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54320182 |
What is 2022 UU8?
2022 UU8 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 6.8–15.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 3,343,117 km of Earth — 8.693 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 UU8 hit Earth?
No. 2022 UU8 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 3,343,117 km — 8.693 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2022 UU8?
2022 UU8 has an estimated diameter of 6.8–15.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2022 UU8's closest approach to Earth?
2022 UU8 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-25 06:31 UTC, travelling at about 14,550 km/h relative to Earth.
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