Newly Discovered Asteroid 2026 JH2 To Make Very Close ...
Newly discovered asteroid 2026 JH2 will safely pass just 90,000 km above Earth on 18 May, offering astronomers a rare and dramatic close flyby.
ground.newsSpace rock 2026 JH2 rushed past Earth on May 18, 2026, at about roughly ninety-one thousand kilometers, having an Apollo-style orbit, and an estimated size of 15-35 meters. It was discovered just days ahead of the flyby, and no impact risk identified. This event received broad coverage from space media, and NASA/JPL follow-up confirmed the safe approach and no threat. Earlier reports noted a short observation arc and brief warning window.