Exclusive Report: Asteroid 2026 FG6 (SPK-ID 54606975) Newly Discovered Near-Earth Object Which Was Discovered Just Two Days Before it's Close Approach
Introduction (Latest update here)
2026 FG6 (SPK-ID 54606975) is an Apollo-class Near-Earth Object (NEO) recently discovered on March 25, 2026 by automated surveys cataloged by JPL’s Solar System Dynamics team. This asteroid was identified following routine scanning of near-Earth space, and its extremely small Earth Minimum Orbit Intersection Distance (MOID) immediately marked it as noteworthy. Observations over just two days have provided preliminary orbital data, though with high uncertainty (Condition Code 7), emphasizing the need for continued tracking to refine its orbit and assess any potential hazard.
Despite its short observation arc, 2026 FG6’s Earth MOID of 0.00045 au (~67,000 km) makes it one of the closest-passing NEOs identified in recent weeks. Its absolute magnitude of H = 27.369 suggests a very small object, likely only a few meters in diameter, but its proximity highlights the importance of rapid follow-up for newly discovered NEOs. - It poses no impact risk.