2025 JW1
Track asteroid 2025 JW1 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-06 21:14 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 17,934,044 km (46.634 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 55,216 km/h (15.34 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 17.1–38.2 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54529549 |
What is 2025 JW1?
2025 JW1 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 17.1–38.2 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 17,934,044 km of Earth — 46.634 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 2025 JW1 hit Earth?
No. 2025 JW1 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 17,934,044 km — 46.634 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2025 JW1?
2025 JW1 has an estimated diameter of 17.1–38.2 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2025 JW1's closest approach to Earth?
2025 JW1 makes its close approach on 2026-May-06 21:14 UTC, travelling at about 55,216 km/h relative to Earth.
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