2025 WK
Track asteroid 2025 WK on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-May-03 09:35 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 13,596,165 km (35.354 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 19,615 km/h (5.45 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 10.3–23.1 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54562178 |
What is 2025 WK?
2025 WK is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 10.3–23.1 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 13,596,165 km of Earth — 35.354 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 WK hit Earth?
No. 2025 WK passes Earth at a safe distance of about 13,596,165 km — 35.354 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2025 WK?
2025 WK has an estimated diameter of 10.3–23.1 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2025 WK's closest approach to Earth?
2025 WK makes its close approach on 2026-May-03 09:35 UTC, travelling at about 19,615 km/h relative to Earth.
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