2026 HQ1
Track asteroid 2026 HQ1 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-29 09:37 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 11,396,388 km (29.634 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 16,003 km/h (4.45 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 33.2–74.2 m |
| Hazardous | Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 54607881 |
What is 2026 HQ1?
2026 HQ1 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 33.2–74.2 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 11,396,388 km of Earth — 29.634 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 HQ1 hit Earth?
No. 2026 HQ1 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 11,396,388 km — 29.634 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 2026 HQ1?
2026 HQ1 has an estimated diameter of 33.2–74.2 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 2026 HQ1's closest approach to Earth?
2026 HQ1 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-29 09:37 UTC, travelling at about 16,003 km/h relative to Earth.
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