Recent NEO Close Approaches 2026 JH2 & triple flybys
Key Questions
How close will asteroid 2026 JH2 pass Earth?
The asteroid 2026 JH2 will pass at about 91,000 km on May 18, closer than the Moon, with an estimated size of 16-35 meters and no impact risk.
Were there other near-Earth objects approaching recently?
Three additional NEOs flew past Earth between May 7-11 at distances of 0.3 to 0.8 lunar distances, posing no threat.
How does this activity support future asteroid missions?
The close approaches align with preparations for the Apophis 2029 flyby and ongoing Psyche spacecraft Mars gravity assist operations.
2026 JH2 at 91k km May 18 (closer than Moon, 16-35m size, zero impact); triple NEO flybys at 0.3-0.8 lunar distances May 7-11 with no threat. Psyche Mars gravity assist ongoing. Aligns with Apophis 2029 prep.
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Updated May 16, 2026