is a tiny near-Earth asteroid of the Apollo group that passed from the surface of Earth on 4 May 2020. It is estimated to be between 3 and 6 meters in diameter.Asteroid 2020 JJ flew past Earth at just 0.03 LD on May 4 -- the closest of the year and 6th closest on record 4 May 2020

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 on 31 October 2019. 2020 JJ flyby with 1 minute markers, flying left to right. Red shows Earth's shadow.

See also List of asteroid close approaches to Earth in 2020

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