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 asteroid made a close approach to Earth on May 18, 2026, at about 91,000 km, with an Apollo-class orbit, and an size around 15 to 35 meters. Discovery occurred only days before the flyby, and no threat to Earth was identified. The event received broad coverage from space media, and NASA/JPL follow-ups confirmed the close approach and lack of threat. Prior reporting noted a brief warning window.