7482 (1994 PC1)

HAZARDOUS

Designation: 7482 ยท NASA Reference ID: 2007482

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2.08 km
Est. Diameter
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H = 16.6
Absolute Magnitude
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0.0829 AU (12.4 million km)
Closest Miss Distance
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19.0 km/s
Relative Velocity

Close Approach Data

DateMiss DistanceSpeed
January 21, 19220.0829 AU (12.4 million km)19.0 km/s
January 17, 19330.0054 AU (811,355 km)19.6 km/s
January 17, 19330.0075 AU (1.1 million km)19.8 km/s
January 13, 19580.1111 AU (16.6 million km)21.1 km/s
January 27, 19720.1986 AU (29.7 million km)18.5 km/s
January 20, 19970.0651 AU (9.7 million km)19.1 km/s
January 18, 20220.0132 AU (2.0 million km)19.6 km/s
January 25, 20580.1498 AU (22.4 million km)18.6 km/s
January 14, 20690.0701 AU (10.5 million km)20.5 km/s
January 18, 21050.0156 AU (2.3 million km)19.9 km/s
January 16, 21300.0757 AU (11.3 million km)20.6 km/s
January 10, 21550.1979 AU (29.6 million km)22.4 km/s
January 25, 21690.1218 AU (18.2 million km)18.7 km/s
January 20, 21940.0283 AU (4.2 million km)19.4 km/s
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid

7482 (1994 PC1) 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 7482 (1994 PC1) dangerous?โ–พ

7482 (1994 PC1) 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 7482 (1994 PC1) come to Earth?โ–พ

The closest recorded Earth approach of 7482 (1994 PC1) is 0.0829 AU (12.4 million km) on January 21, 1922, at a speed of approximately 19.0 km/s.

How big is 7482 (1994 PC1)?โ–พ

7482 (1994 PC1) has an estimated diameter of 2.08 km (1284โ€“2871 meters range). Its absolute magnitude (H) is 16.58, which NASA uses along with assumed albedo to estimate size.