285339 1999 JR6
Track asteroid 285339 1999 JR6 on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe.
Track on 3D Globe →Close Approach Data
| Close Approach | 2026-Apr-15 09:07 UTC |
|---|---|
| Miss Distance | 44,942,688 km (116.865 Lunar Distances) |
| Velocity | 102,410 km/h (28.45 km/s) |
| Est. Diameter | 646.5–1445.6 m |
| Hazardous | ✓ Not Hazardous |
| NASA ID | 2285339 |
What is 285339 1999 JR6?
285339 1999 JR6 is a near-Earth asteroid. It has an estimated diameter of 646.5–1445.6 m. During its closest approach it will pass within 44,942,688 km of Earth — 116.865 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 285339 1999 JR6 hit Earth?
No. 285339 1999 JR6 passes Earth at a safe distance of about 44,942,688 km — 116.865 times the Earth–Moon distance. NASA does not classify it as hazardous.
How big is asteroid 285339 1999 JR6?
285339 1999 JR6 has an estimated diameter of 646.5–1445.6 m, based on its brightness as measured by NASA.
When is 285339 1999 JR6's closest approach to Earth?
285339 1999 JR6 makes its close approach on 2026-Apr-15 09:07 UTC, travelling at about 102,410 km/h relative to Earth.
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