1287NE01

1287NE01 is a near-Earth asteroid, classified as a potentially hazardous object due to its size and proximity to Earth's orbit. It was discovered on July 14, 2001, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, an initiative to find and track near-Earth objects. The asteroid is approximately 1.2 kilometers in diameter, making it one of the larger near-Earth objects known to science.

1287NE01 follows an elliptical orbit around the Sun, with a semi-major axis of about 1.5 astronomical units (AU). Its orbit intersects with Earth's, leading to periodic close approaches. The closest approach to Earth occurred on July 24, 2021, when the asteroid passed within 0.03 AU (approximately 4.5 million kilometers) of our planet. Despite this proximity, 1287NE01 poses no immediate threat of impact.

The asteroid's orbit is well-studied, and its trajectory has been accurately predicted for centuries. However, the potential for future close encounters or impacts remains a topic of ongoing research. Scientists continue to monitor 1287NE01 and other near-Earth objects to better understand their dynamics and assess any potential risks to Earth.