88710 (2001 SL9)

Notable 2026-Apr-26 23:20 UTC

Notable approach — Unusually close or large, but poses no risk.

Historical context

This object passes within 77.60 LD of Earth. Approaches this close (within 78 LD) are recorded several times per month across all tracked near-Earth objects.

Size comparison

Estimated diameter: 799–1787m — the width of a small town.

If it were to strike Earth (it won't), the estimated impact energy would be approximately 59,145 megatons of TNT.

Closest distance
77.60 LD
29.8 million km
Relative velocity
14.79 km/s
53,241 km/h
Diameter estimate
~1293m
799–1787m range
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