(2026 RE51)
Designation: 2026 RE51 | Estimated Size: 47.5 m
Physical Characteristics
| Primary Designation | 2026 RE51 |
|---|---|
| Full Name | (2026 RE51) |
| Estimated Diameter | 47.5 m (just under 4 school buses) |
| Absolute Magnitude (H) | 24.368 |
| Total Encounters in Catalog | 1 |
Keplerian Orbit View
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Heliocentric Orbit Projection
True-scale heliocentric projection showing (2026 RE51) (blue ellipse) relative to Earth (cyan), Venus, and Mars orbits.
| Orbital Classification | APO (Near-Earth Object) |
|---|---|
| Semi-Major Axis (a) | 2.800 AU |
| Eccentricity (e) | 0.697 |
| Perihelion Distance (q) | 0.849 AU |
| Aphelion Distance (Q) | 4.750 AU |
| Orbital Period | 4.69 years |
| Orbital Inclination (i) | 2.0° |
| Potentially Hazardous Asteroid | No |
Earth Close-Approach Timeline
| Date (TDB) | Nominal Distance | Lunar Distances | Velocity | Inside Moon? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Sep-29 16:23 | 7,720,000 km | 20.1 LD | 15.5407913457676 km/s | No | View Encounter |