2026 GT
Track asteroid 2026 GT on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-16 12:57 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 4,472,724 km (11.630 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 57,659 km/h (16.02 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 13.8–30.9 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54607521 |
What is 2026 GT?
2026 GT is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 13.8–30.9 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 4,472,724 km of Earth — 11.630 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 GT hit Earth?
No. 2026 GT passes Earth at a safe distance of about 4,472,724 km — 11.630 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2026 GT?
2026 GT has an estimated diameter of 13.8–30.9 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2026 GT's closest approach to Earth?
2026 GT makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-16 12:57 UTC, travelling at about 57,659 km/h relative to Earth.
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