(2026 SM12)
Designation: 2026 SM12 | Estimated Size: 49.4 m
Physical Characteristics
| Primary Designation | 2026 SM12 |
|---|---|
| Full Name | (2026 SM12) |
| Estimated Diameter | 49.4 m (just over 4 school buses) |
| Absolute Magnitude (H) | 24.283 |
| Total Encounters in Catalog | 1 |
Keplerian Orbit View
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Heliocentric Orbit Projection
True-scale heliocentric projection showing (2026 SM12) (blue ellipse) relative to Earth (cyan), Venus, and Mars orbits.
| Orbital Classification | AMO (Near-Earth Object) |
|---|---|
| Semi-Major Axis (a) | 1.090 AU |
| Eccentricity (e) | 0.042 |
| Perihelion Distance (q) | 1.040 AU |
| Aphelion Distance (Q) | 1.130 AU |
| Orbital Period | 1.14 years |
| Orbital Inclination (i) | 14.6° |
| Potentially Hazardous Asteroid | No |
Earth Close-Approach Timeline
| Date (TDB) | Nominal Distance | Lunar Distances | Velocity | Inside Moon? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Sep-30 16:07 | 8,970,000 km | 23.3 LD | 7.53848777644317 km/s | No | View Encounter |