7341 (1991 VK)

HAZARDOUS

Designation: 7341 ยท NASA Reference ID: 2007341

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1.74 km
Est. Diameter
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H = 17.0
Absolute Magnitude
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0.1284 AU (19.2 million km)
Closest Miss Distance
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12.8 km/s
Relative Velocity

Close Approach Data

DateMiss DistanceSpeed
November 19, 19610.1284 AU (19.2 million km)12.8 km/s
November 27, 19660.0788 AU (11.8 million km)10.8 km/s
December 4, 19710.0651 AU (9.7 million km)9.8 km/s
December 12, 19760.0649 AU (9.7 million km)9.1 km/s
December 18, 19810.0680 AU (10.2 million km)8.8 km/s
December 24, 19860.0703 AU (10.5 million km)8.7 km/s
January 2, 19920.0740 AU (11.1 million km)8.6 km/s
January 10, 19970.0749 AU (11.2 million km)8.7 km/s
January 16, 20020.0718 AU (10.7 million km)8.7 km/s
January 21, 20070.0679 AU (10.2 million km)8.7 km/s
January 25, 20120.0650 AU (9.7 million km)8.7 km/s
January 25, 20170.0647 AU (9.7 million km)8.7 km/s
January 25, 20220.0640 AU (9.6 million km)8.7 km/s
January 22, 20270.0681 AU (10.2 million km)8.7 km/s
January 16, 20320.0731 AU (10.9 million km)8.7 km/s
January 11, 20370.0732 AU (11.0 million km)8.6 km/s
January 6, 20420.0735 AU (11.0 million km)8.6 km/s
December 31, 20460.0735 AU (11.0 million km)8.6 km/s
December 25, 20510.0714 AU (10.7 million km)8.7 km/s
December 21, 20560.0702 AU (10.5 million km)8.8 km/s
December 13, 20610.0651 AU (9.7 million km)9.0 km/s
December 5, 20660.0641 AU (9.6 million km)9.7 km/s
November 29, 20710.0756 AU (11.3 million km)10.6 km/s
November 20, 20760.1277 AU (19.1 million km)12.8 km/s
March 6, 21790.1567 AU (23.4 million km)14.0 km/s
February 26, 21840.0876 AU (13.1 million km)11.6 km/s
February 18, 21890.0567 AU (8.5 million km)10.2 km/s
February 17, 21940.0528 AU (7.9 million km)9.9 km/s
February 20, 21990.0591 AU (8.8 million km)10.3 km/s
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid

7341 (1991 VK) 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 7341 (1991 VK) dangerous?โ–พ

7341 (1991 VK) 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 7341 (1991 VK) come to Earth?โ–พ

The closest recorded Earth approach of 7341 (1991 VK) is 0.1284 AU (19.2 million km) on November 19, 1961, at a speed of approximately 12.8 km/s.

How big is 7341 (1991 VK)?โ–พ

7341 (1991 VK) has an estimated diameter of 1.74 km (1078โ€“2410 meters range). Its absolute magnitude (H) is 16.96, which NASA uses along with assumed albedo to estimate size.