Latest News About Asteroid 2026 JH2

Updated 2026-06-18 03:15

Asteroid 2026 JH2 asteroid passed Earth on May 18, 2026, at about roughly 0.24 lunar distances, having an Apollo-style orbit, and an estimated size of 15-35 meters. Found only days prior to the flyby, and no impact risk identified. This event was widely covered by space news outlets, and NASA/JPL follow-ups confirmed the close approach and lack of threat. Initial coverage highlighted a brief warning window due to a short arc.

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