2024 OU
Track asteroid 2024 OU on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-11 22:34 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 21,869,025 km (56.866 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 38,849 km/h (10.79 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 36.5–81.7 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54465216 |
What is 2024 OU?
2024 OU is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 36.5–81.7 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 21,869,025 km of Earth — 56.866 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 2024 OU hit Earth?
No. 2024 OU passes Earth at a safe distance of about 21,869,025 km — 56.866 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2024 OU?
2024 OU has an estimated diameter of 36.5–81.7 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2024 OU's closest approach to Earth?
2024 OU makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-11 22:34 UTC, travelling at about 38,849 km/h relative to Earth.
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