Comet P/2011 P1 (McNaught) is an object whose orbit features a relatively short period, low inclination, and is controlled by Jupiter's gravitational effects. NASA JPL has not classified McNaught as potentially hazardous because its orbit does not bring it close to Earth.
McNaught orbits the sun every 7,990 days (21.88 years), coming as close as 4.95 AU and reaching as far as 10.69 AU from the sun.
McNaught's orbit is 3.95 AU from Earth's orbit at its closest point. This means that there is an extremely wide berth between this asteroid and Earth at all times.
Orbital simulations conducted by NASA JPL's CNEOS do not show any close approaches to Earth.
McNaught's orbit is determined by observations dating back to Dec. 6, 2010. It was last officially observed on Jan. 25, 2012. The IAU Minor Planet Center records 156 observations used to determine its orbit.
The position of P/2011 P1 (McNaught) is indicated by a ◯ pink circle. Note that the object may not be in your current field of view. Use the controls below to adjust position, location, and time.