2026 HC
Track asteroid 2026 HC on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-25 06:00 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 9,902,562 km (25.750 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 41,892 km/h (11.64 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 26.7–59.7 m |
| Hazardous | Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54607729 |
What is 2026 HC?
2026 HC is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 26.7–59.7 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 9,902,562 km of Earth — 25.750 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 HC hit Earth?
No. 2026 HC passes Earth at a safe distance of about 9,902,562 km — 25.750 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2026 HC?
2026 HC has an estimated diameter of 26.7–59.7 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2026 HC's closest approach to Earth?
2026 HC makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-25 06:00 UTC, travelling at about 41,892 km/h relative to Earth.
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