Asteroid 2026 JD1 flew past Earth at 0.82 LD on May 11, 2026

Asteroid 2026 JD1, a near-Earth object, flew past Earth at a distance of 0.82 lunar distances (LD), equivalent to 0.00210 astronomical units (AU) or approximately 314 900 km (195 701 miles), at 12:05 UTC on May 11, 2026. The asteroid was traveling at a relative velocity of 14.23 km/s during its closest approach.

Based on its absolute magnitude (H = 27.3), asteroid 2026 JD1 is estimated to be between approximately 9 and 22 m (30–72 feet) in diameter, depending on its assumed reflectivity.

2026 JD1 follows an Apollo-class trajectory. Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.635, a semi-major axis of 2.35 AU, and a perihelion distance of 0.856 AU. The inclination of its orbit with respect to the ecliptic is 0.265 degrees, indicating a nearly flat orbital path relative to Earth’s orbital plane. The orbital period is roughly 1 310 days.

No precise albedo data are available for 2026 JD1. The object is not classified as potentially hazardous.

2026 JD1 was observed between May 8 and 10, 2026, which represents a short observation arc. The orbit solution carries a condition code of 7, meaning its trajectory is still uncertain and may be refined with additional data.

Other recent close approaches within 1 lunar distance include several small asteroids. 2026 JX1 passed at 0.65 LD (97 400 km / 60 530 miles) at 16:13 UTC on May 9, 2026, estimated at 4–10 m (13–33 feet) in diameter. 2026 JU1 passed at 0.69 LD (105 600 km / 65 637 miles) at 08:29 UTC on May 9, 2026, estimated at 7–16 m (23–52 feet). 2026 JO passed at 0.35 LD (53 400 km / 33 205 miles) at 05:04 UTC on May 9, 2026, with an estimated size of 8–18 m (26–59 feet). 2026 JO1 had a close approach at 0.34 LD (51 300 km / 31 879 miles) at 00:19 UTC on May 7, 2026, with an estimated diameter of 6–13 m (20–43 feet).