Newly discovered asteroid will make a close, but safe, encounter with Earth
Summary
A newly found asteroid called 2026 JH2 will pass about 56,000 miles from Earth on Monday, which is much closer than the moon's distance. Scientists say there is no danger of it hitting Earth.Key Facts
- The asteroid 2026 JH2 was discovered a few days ago by observatories in Kansas and Arizona.
- It will pass Earth at about 56,000 miles away, closer than the moon.
- The asteroid is estimated to be 50 to 100 feet wide.
- Scientists base its size on brightness and the light its surface reflects.
- It is an Apollo-class near-Earth object, meaning its orbit crosses Earth's path around the sun.
- So far, astronomers have tracked it 24 times to understand its orbit better.
- Current calculations show it poses no impact risk to Earth.
- The Virtual Telescope Project will stream the asteroid’s close approach live on Monday evening.
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