16960 (1998 QS52)

Q: How close will 16960 (1998 QS52) come to Earth?

The closest recorded approach of 16960 (1998 QS52) to Earth is 0.0791 AU (11.8 million km) on June 10, 1904, traveling at approximately 28.7 km/s.

Q: How big is 16960 (1998 QS52)?

Based on NASA estimates, 16960 (1998 QS52) has an estimated diameter of 5.88 km (3635–8129 meters range). Its absolute magnitude is H=14.32.

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Designation: 16960 · NASA Reference ID: 2016960

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5.88 km

Est. Diameter

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H = 14.3

Absolute Magnitude

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0.0791 AU (11.8 million km)

Closest Miss Distance

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28.7 km/s

Relative Velocity

Close Approach Data

Date	Miss Distance	Lunar Distance	Speed	Body
October 8, 1902	1.6579 AU (248.0 million km)	644.9 LD	8.2 km/s	Juptr
June 10, 1904	0.0791 AU (11.8 million km)	30.8 LD	28.7 km/s	Earth
December 4, 1910	0.1445 AU (21.6 million km)	56.2 LD	39.5 km/s	Venus
May 20, 1938	1.5961 AU (238.8 million km)	620.9 LD	8.7 km/s	Juptr
June 18, 1953	0.0983 AU (14.7 million km)	38.2 LD	33.5 km/s	Earth
June 1, 1966	0.0782 AU (11.7 million km)	30.4 LD	33.5 km/s	Merc
January 14, 1973	0.0968 AU (14.5 million km)	37.6 LD	31.7 km/s	Venus
February 2, 1974	1.8355 AU (274.6 million km)	714.0 LD	10.9 km/s	Juptr
June 12, 1989	0.0418 AU (6.3 million km)	16.3 LD	29.5 km/s	Earth
September 16, 1997	1.7120 AU (256.1 million km)	666.0 LD	8.4 km/s	Juptr
May 2, 2025	0.0627 AU (9.4 million km)	24.4 LD	33.1 km/s	Venus
April 18, 2033	1.5981 AU (239.1 million km)	621.6 LD	8.2 km/s	Juptr
June 10, 2038	0.0812 AU (12.2 million km)	31.6 LD	28.7 km/s	Earth
October 10, 2067	0.1221 AU (18.3 million km)	47.5 LD	29.5 km/s	Venus
December 11, 2068	1.7080 AU (255.5 million km)	664.4 LD	9.6 km/s	Juptr
June 5, 2087	0.1962 AU (29.4 million km)	76.3 LD	25.4 km/s	Earth
August 8, 2092	1.8526 AU (277.1 million km)	720.7 LD	9.4 km/s	Juptr
October 27, 2093	0.0841 AU (12.6 million km)	32.7 LD	33.8 km/s	Merc
June 20, 2100	0.1245 AU (18.6 million km)	48.4 LD	34.1 km/s	Earth
October 26, 2106	0.1284 AU (19.2 million km)	49.9 LD	33.2 km/s	Venus
March 24, 2110	0.0712 AU (10.6 million km)	27.7 LD	31.5 km/s	Venus
April 1, 2128	1.6419 AU (245.6 million km)	638.7 LD	8.1 km/s	Juptr
October 12, 2129	0.0979 AU (14.6 million km)	38.1 LD	25.9 km/s	Merc
November 8, 2142	0.1280 AU (19.2 million km)	49.8 LD	40.7 km/s	Venus
April 3, 2149	0.1214 AU (18.2 million km)	47.2 LD	36.7 km/s	Venus
June 9, 2149	0.1401 AU (21.0 million km)	54.5 LD	27.5 km/s	Earth
June 20, 2162	0.1360 AU (20.3 million km)	52.9 LD	34.1 km/s	Earth
November 1, 2163	1.6222 AU (242.7 million km)	631.0 LD	8.3 km/s	Juptr
April 15, 2185	0.0083 AU (1.2 million km)	3.2 LD	34.9 km/s	Venus
January 22, 2195	0.0604 AU (9.0 million km)	23.5 LD	33.1 km/s	Merc
June 29, 2199	1.8079 AU (270.5 million km)	703.3 LD	10.2 km/s	Juptr

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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid

16960 (1998 QS52) is classified as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) because it is estimated to be larger than 140 meters and its orbit comes within 0.05 AU of Earth. NASA continuously monitors this object for any future impact risk. Current data does not indicate a confirmed impact event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 16960 (1998 QS52) dangerous?▾

16960 (1998 QS52) is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA) by NASA. This means it is large enough and its orbit brings it close enough to Earth to warrant close monitoring. However, a PHA classification does not mean an impact is imminent.

How close will 16960 (1998 QS52) come to Earth?▾

The closest recorded Earth approach of 16960 (1998 QS52) is 0.0791 AU (11.8 million km) on June 10, 1904, at a speed of approximately 28.7 km/s.

How big is 16960 (1998 QS52)?▾

16960 (1998 QS52) has an estimated diameter of 5.88 km (3635–8129 meters range). Its absolute magnitude (H) is 14.32, which NASA uses along with assumed albedo to estimate size.