2026 FB6
Track asteroid 2026 FB6 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-04 03:48 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 4,819,928 km (12.533 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 24,645 km/h (6.85 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 7.3–16.2 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54606916 |
What is 2026 FB6?
2026 FB6 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 7.3–16.2 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 4,819,928 km of Earth — 12.533 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 2026 FB6 hit Earth?
No. 2026 FB6 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 4,819,928 km — 12.533 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2026 FB6?
2026 FB6 has an estimated diameter of 7.3–16.2 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2026 FB6's closest approach to Earth?
2026 FB6 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-04 03:48 UTC, travelling at about 24,645 km/h relative to Earth.
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