Near-Earth Object
2026 PB
NASA ID: 54643900
2026 PB will pass Earth on 11 August 2026 at a distance of 10.12 lunar distances (LD) - about 3,891,460 km - travelling at 34,838 km/h. Its estimated diameter is between 44 and 99 metres, roughly the size of a football pitch (around 105 m long). NASA does not classify it as potentially hazardous.
Close Approach Date
11 August 2026
In 7 days
Miss Distance
10.12 LD
3,891,460 km
10 times the Moon's distance from Earth
Velocity
34,838 km/h
1.3 times the orbital speed of the International Space Station
Est. Diameter
44–99 m
Absolute Magnitude
H = 23.899
The brightness measure astronomers use to estimate size
Hazard Classification
Not Hazardous
The real orbit in 3D
The actual path of 2026 PB around the Sun, computed from JPL orbital elements. Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom, and use the time controls to run the orbit forwards or back.
Size Comparison
Reading the Numbers
- A lunar distance (LD) is the average gap between Earth and the Moon, about 384,400 km. It is the standard yardstick for close approaches. Read more →
- Diameter estimates come from brightness. A dark surface reflects less light than a bright one, so the true size can sit anywhere in the quoted range. Read more →
- Potentially hazardous is a watch-list label based on size and orbital proximity. It does not mean an impact is expected. Read more →
