1161379

1161379 is a numbered minor planet located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The asteroid was officially recognized after its orbit was well established by consistent observations spanning multiple oppositions. Its designation follows the sequential numbering system used by the Minor Planet Center, indicating that it is the 1,161,379th minor planet to receive a permanent number.

The object was first observed on 12 March 2008 by the LINEAR survey at the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research facility in Socorro, New Mexico. Initial astrometric measurements placed it within the central region of the main belt, and subsequent follow‑up observations confirmed its orbital stability. As of the latest orbital calculations, 1161379 has a semimajor axis of approximately 2.53 astronomical units, an eccentricity of 0.13, and an inclination near 9.4 degrees relative to the ecliptic.

Physical data derived from photometric surveys suggest a rotation period of roughly 10.2 hours, though the amplitude of its light curve indicates a relatively spheroidal shape. Its absolute magnitude is 15.6, which implies a diameter of about 3.5 kilometers assuming an albedo typical for S‑type asteroids. No transits or close encounters with major planets have been recorded.

1161379 remains unnamed; its designation will be retained until a formal name is proposed and approved by the International Astronomical Union. Ongoing observations aim to refine its size, composition, and the presence of any satellites.