2023 QD
Track asteroid 2023 QD on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-18 07:04 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 27,118,453 km (70.516 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 38,072 km/h (10.58 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 12.0–26.8 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54376988 |
What is 2023 QD?
2023 QD is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 12.0–26.8 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 27,118,453 km of Earth — 70.516 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 2023 QD hit Earth?
No. 2023 QD passes Earth at a safe distance of about 27,118,453 km — 70.516 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2023 QD?
2023 QD has an estimated diameter of 12.0–26.8 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2023 QD's closest approach to Earth?
2023 QD makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-18 07:04 UTC, travelling at about 38,072 km/h relative to Earth.
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