Asteroid 2026 JH2 Close Approach: How to Watch May 18 Flyby
Asteroid 2026 JH2 zooms past Earth on May 18, 2026 at just 91,000 km. Discover its size, speed, livestream link, and how to watch this safe blue-whale-sized flyby.
zendaruniverse.comSpace rock 2026 JH2 asteroid made a close approach to Earth on May 18, 2026, at about roughly 0.24 lunar distances, bearing an Apollo-class orbit, and an estimated 15-35 m in size. It was discovered just days ahead of the flyby, and no impact risk identified. The event spurred extensive reporting in space news venues, and NASA/JPL follow-ups confirmed the close approach and lack of threat. Earlier reports noted a short observation arc and brief warning window.