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2026 HR

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Close Approach Data

Close Approach2026-Apr-27 07:05 UTC
Miss Distance6,359,601 km (16.537 Lunar Distances)
Velocity27,222 km/h (7.56 km/s)
Est. Diameter16.4–36.6 m
Hazardous✓ Not Hazardous
NASA ID54607775

What is 2026 HR?

2026 HR is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 16.4–36.6 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 6,359,601 km of Earth — 16.537 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 HR hit Earth?

No. 2026 HR passes Earth at a safe distance of about 6,359,601 km — 16.537 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.

How big is asteroid 2026 HR?

2026 HR has an estimated diameter of 16.4–36.6 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.

When is 2026 HR's closest approach to Earth?

2026 HR makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-27 07:05 UTC, travelling at about 27,222 km/h relative to Earth.

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