2026 GW
Track asteroid 2026 GW on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-10 16:06 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 1,408,059 km (3.661 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 30,748 km/h (8.54 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 7.5–16.8 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54607525 |
What is 2026 GW?
2026 GW is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 7.5–16.8 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 1,408,059 km of Earth — 3.661 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 GW hit Earth?
No. 2026 GW passes Earth at a safe distance of about 1,408,059 km — 3.661 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2026 GW?
2026 GW has an estimated diameter of 7.5–16.8 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2026 GW's closest approach to Earth?
2026 GW makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-10 16:06 UTC, travelling at about 30,748 km/h relative to Earth.
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