6037 (1988 EG)

Q: How close will 6037 (1988 EG) come to Earth?

The closest recorded approach of 6037 (1988 EG) to Earth is 0.1663 AU (24.9 million km) on September 2, 1907, traveling at approximately 10.2 km/s.

Q: How big is 6037 (1988 EG)?

Based on NASA estimates, 6037 (1988 EG) has an estimated diameter of 0.727 km (449–1005 meters range). Its absolute magnitude is H=18.86.

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Designation: 6037 · NASA Reference ID: 2006037

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0.727 km (727 meters)

Est. Diameter

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H = 18.9

Absolute Magnitude

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0.1663 AU (24.9 million km)

Closest Miss Distance

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10.2 km/s

Relative Velocity

Close Approach Data

Date	Miss Distance	Lunar Distance	Speed	Body
September 2, 1907	0.1663 AU (24.9 million km)	64.7 LD	10.2 km/s	Earth
February 12, 1915	0.1888 AU (28.2 million km)	73.5 LD	9.3 km/s	Earth
February 23, 1925	0.0697 AU (10.4 million km)	27.1 LD	12.9 km/s	Earth
December 4, 1927	0.1128 AU (16.9 million km)	43.9 LD	17.2 km/s	Venus
September 8, 1929	0.0632 AU (9.5 million km)	24.6 LD	11.0 km/s	Mars
March 18, 1932	0.0661 AU (9.9 million km)	25.7 LD	13.1 km/s	Venus
March 2, 1935	0.0678 AU (10.1 million km)	26.4 LD	16.8 km/s	Earth
June 27, 1936	0.0772 AU (11.5 million km)	30.0 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
October 5, 1940	0.0892 AU (13.3 million km)	34.7 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
January 13, 1945	0.0866 AU (13.0 million km)	33.7 LD	11.2 km/s	Venus
April 24, 1949	0.0705 AU (10.5 million km)	27.4 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
August 16, 1950	0.1028 AU (15.4 million km)	40.0 LD	17.7 km/s	Earth
August 4, 1953	0.0411 AU (6.2 million km)	16.0 LD	11.8 km/s	Venus
November 18, 1957	0.0308 AU (4.6 million km)	12.0 LD	13.4 km/s	Venus
October 13, 1959	0.0867 AU (13.0 million km)	33.7 LD	10.6 km/s	Mars
August 26, 1960	0.0974 AU (14.6 million km)	37.9 LD	12.2 km/s	Earth
March 4, 1962	0.0784 AU (11.7 million km)	30.5 LD	16.4 km/s	Venus
February 20, 1978	0.1283 AU (19.2 million km)	49.9 LD	11.1 km/s	Earth
February 26, 1988	0.0401 AU (6.0 million km)	15.6 LD	13.9 km/s	Earth
July 10, 1995	0.0807 AU (12.1 million km)	31.4 LD	13.1 km/s	Mars
February 28, 1998	0.0318 AU (4.8 million km)	12.4 LD	15.5 km/s	Earth
September 1, 2006	0.1020 AU (15.3 million km)	39.7 LD	16.5 km/s	Venus
March 7, 2008	0.1667 AU (24.9 million km)	64.9 LD	19.8 km/s	Earth
December 17, 2010	0.0692 AU (10.3 million km)	26.9 LD	13.6 km/s	Venus
August 12, 2013	0.1847 AU (27.6 million km)	71.9 LD	20.2 km/s	Earth
April 2, 2015	0.0680 AU (10.2 million km)	26.5 LD	11.8 km/s	Venus
July 14, 2019	0.0809 AU (12.1 million km)	31.5 LD	11.0 km/s	Venus
August 23, 2023	0.0407 AU (6.1 million km)	15.8 LD	14.3 km/s	Earth
October 24, 2023	0.0897 AU (13.4 million km)	34.9 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
August 11, 2025	0.0394 AU (5.9 million km)	15.3 LD	12.4 km/s	Mars
February 6, 2028	0.0895 AU (13.4 million km)	34.8 LD	11.2 km/s	Venus
May 21, 2032	0.0849 AU (12.7 million km)	33.0 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
September 4, 2036	0.0757 AU (11.3 million km)	29.4 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
December 20, 2040	0.0647 AU (9.7 million km)	25.2 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
February 27, 2041	0.0244 AU (3.6 million km)	9.5 LD	15.0 km/s	Earth
April 12, 2045	0.0667 AU (10.0 million km)	26.0 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
August 4, 2049	0.0717 AU (10.7 million km)	27.9 LD	11.0 km/s	Venus
November 27, 2053	0.0785 AU (11.7 million km)	30.5 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
August 24, 2056	0.0640 AU (9.6 million km)	24.9 LD	13.3 km/s	Earth
March 25, 2058	0.0858 AU (12.8 million km)	33.4 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
July 23, 2062	0.0899 AU (13.4 million km)	35.0 LD	11.1 km/s	Venus
February 22, 2064	0.1061 AU (15.9 million km)	41.3 LD	11.8 km/s	Earth
November 20, 2066	0.0873 AU (13.1 million km)	34.0 LD	11.0 km/s	Venus
March 18, 2071	0.0805 AU (12.0 million km)	31.3 LD	11.0 km/s	Venus
July 14, 2075	0.0722 AU (10.8 million km)	28.1 LD	11.3 km/s	Venus
August 22, 2079	0.0342 AU (5.1 million km)	13.3 LD	14.8 km/s	Earth
November 8, 2079	0.0663 AU (9.9 million km)	25.8 LD	12.3 km/s	Venus
March 3, 2084	0.0711 AU (10.6 million km)	27.7 LD	13.8 km/s	Venus
February 17, 2087	0.1571 AU (23.5 million km)	61.1 LD	10.3 km/s	Earth
June 26, 2088	0.0971 AU (14.5 million km)	37.8 LD	16.1 km/s	Venus
October 20, 2092	0.1465 AU (21.9 million km)	57.0 LD	19.1 km/s	Venus
August 27, 2102	0.0701 AU (10.5 million km)	27.3 LD	13.1 km/s	Earth
February 28, 2110	0.0283 AU (4.2 million km)	11.0 LD	14.4 km/s	Earth
March 6, 2133	0.1085 AU (16.2 million km)	42.2 LD	18.1 km/s	Earth
August 18, 2138	0.1008 AU (15.1 million km)	39.2 LD	17.7 km/s	Earth
May 6, 2147	0.1166 AU (17.4 million km)	45.4 LD	18.4 km/s	Venus
August 28, 2151	0.0784 AU (11.7 million km)	30.5 LD	16.5 km/s	Venus
December 19, 2155	0.0604 AU (9.0 million km)	23.5 LD	15.5 km/s	Venus
March 7, 2156	0.1404 AU (21.0 million km)	54.6 LD	19.0 km/s	Earth
April 10, 2160	0.0569 AU (8.5 million km)	22.1 LD	15.4 km/s	Venus
August 15, 2161	0.1576 AU (23.6 million km)	61.3 LD	19.4 km/s	Earth
July 29, 2164	0.0806 AU (12.1 million km)	31.3 LD	16.6 km/s	Venus
November 15, 2168	0.1244 AU (18.6 million km)	48.4 LD	18.8 km/s	Venus
August 27, 2171	0.0619 AU (9.3 million km)	24.1 LD	13.4 km/s	Earth
February 26, 2189	0.0610 AU (9.1 million km)	23.7 LD	13.2 km/s	Earth
March 6, 2199	0.0845 AU (12.6 million km)	32.9 LD	17.3 km/s	Earth

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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid

6037 (1988 EG) 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 6037 (1988 EG) dangerous?▾

6037 (1988 EG) 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 6037 (1988 EG) come to Earth?▾

The closest recorded Earth approach of 6037 (1988 EG) is 0.1663 AU (24.9 million km) on September 2, 1907, at a speed of approximately 10.2 km/s.

How big is 6037 (1988 EG)?▾

6037 (1988 EG) has an estimated diameter of 0.727 km (449–1005 meters range). Its absolute magnitude (H) is 18.86, which NASA uses along with assumed albedo to estimate size.