2020 JJ is a tiny near-Earth asteroid of the Apollo group that passed 7,000 kilometres (4,300 mi) from the surface of Earth on 4 May 2020. It is estimated to be between 3 and 6 meters in diameter.

Orbit and classification

2020 JJ orbits the Sun at a distance of 0.9–2.1 AU once every 1 years and 10 months (675 days; semi-major axis of 1.51 AU). Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.42 and an inclination of 11° with respect to the ecliptic.

Flyby

On 4 May 2020, it passed 7,000 km above the southern Pacific Ocean. It was the closest since 2019 UN13 on 31 October 2019.

2020 JJ flyby with 1 minute markers, flying left to right. Red shows Earth's shadow.

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