1566 Icarus (1949 MA)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), 1566 Icarus (1949 MA) is a Q-type (High-Eccentricity Apollo) body measuring between 980m and 1400m in diameter. On 2026-10-29, it completes a cislunar approach at 16.50 Lunar Distances (6,342,600 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 29.80 km/s.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (1400m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
1566 Icarus (1949 MA) (H = 16.9, Vmag ≈ 11.3) is below consumer optical detection thresholds (requires ≥1000mm survey aperture); explore certified meteorite specimens[↗] or indoor optical projection instead.
Campo del Cielo Meteorite Specimen (Certified Iron-Nickel)
Authentic coarse octahedrite Group IAB iron-nickel meteorite fragment (92.9% Fe, 6.7% Ni) recovered from the Chaco crater field with certificate of authenticity.
Satin-black 5W warm-white LED optical glass lens planetarium projecting 60,000 stars and simulated meteor shower trajectories indoors.
3D Ephemeris Trajectory Waypoints
Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQ)
How big is 1566 Icarus (1949 MA) compared to city landmarks?
1566 Icarus (1949 MA) has an estimated diameter between 980m and 1400m. At its upper-bound size of 1400m, it stands 316% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 424% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
Will 1566 Icarus (1949 MA) impact Earth during its 2026-10-29 approach?
No. NASA JPL Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) orbital solutions confirm 1566 Icarus (1949 MA) will pass safely at a minimum distance of 16.50 Lunar Distances (6,342,600 km). You can still simulate a hypothetical street-level impact in our 3D CesiumJS simulator.
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Authentic coarse octahedrite Group IAB iron-nickel meteorite fragment (92.9% Fe, 6.7% Ni) recovered from the Chaco crater field.
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