2026 FV6
Track asteroid 2026 FV6 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-13 17:36 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 2,863,531 km (7.446 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 40,167 km/h (11.16 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 21.9–49.0 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54607044 |
What is 2026 FV6?
2026 FV6 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 21.9–49.0 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 2,863,531 km of Earth — 7.446 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 FV6 hit Earth?
No. 2026 FV6 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 2,863,531 km — 7.446 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2026 FV6?
2026 FV6 has an estimated diameter of 21.9–49.0 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2026 FV6's closest approach to Earth?
2026 FV6 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-13 17:36 UTC, travelling at about 40,167 km/h relative to Earth.
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