1036 Ganymed (Largest Near-Earth Asteroid)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), 1036 Ganymed (Largest Near-Earth Asteroid) is a S-type (Massive Amor Silicate Body) body measuring between 31600m and 35200m in diameter. On 2026-10-30, it completes a cislunar approach at 38.40 Lunar Distances (14,760,960 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 16.80 km/s.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (35200m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
1036 Ganymed (Largest Near-Earth Asteroid) (H = 9.4, Vmag ≈ 5.7) reaches high surface brightness suitable for 70mm large-aperture binoculars[↗].
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3D Ephemeris Trajectory Waypoints
Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQ)
How big is 1036 Ganymed (Largest Near-Earth Asteroid) compared to city landmarks?
1036 Ganymed (Largest Near-Earth Asteroid) has an estimated diameter between 31600m and 35200m. At its upper-bound size of 35200m, it stands 7946% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 10667% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
Will 1036 Ganymed (Largest Near-Earth Asteroid) impact Earth during its 2026-10-30 approach?
No. NASA JPL Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) orbital solutions confirm 1036 Ganymed (Largest Near-Earth Asteroid) will pass safely at a minimum distance of 38.40 Lunar Distances (14,760,960 km). You can still simulate a hypothetical street-level impact in our 3D CesiumJS simulator.
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