(2016 JG38)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), (2016 JG38) is a Q-type (Olivine-Pyroxene) body measuring between 41.74m and 93.33m in diameter. On 2026-10-18, it completes a cislunar approach at 61.31 Lunar Distances (23,576,778.4 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 15.82 km/s.
(2016 JG38) (JPL ID 3753578) is a Q-type (Olivine-Pyroxene) Near-Earth Asteroid spanning 41.7m–93.3m (mean 67.5m). On 2026-10-18, it transits Earth's cislunar surveillance sector at 61.307 Lunar Distances (23,576,778 km) with a relative velocity of 15.82 km/s and a theoretical kinetic energy reserve of 13.73 megatons TNT. Its well-constrained heliocentric ephemeris passes safely outside Earth capture corridors while serving as an orbital calibration target.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (93.33m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
(2016 JG38) (H = 24.0, Vmag ≈ 21.4) is below consumer optical detection thresholds (requires ≥1000mm survey aperture); explore certified meteorite specimens[↗] or indoor optical projection instead.
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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 with certificate of authenticity.
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3D Ephemeris Trajectory Waypoints
Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQ)
How big is (2016 JG38) compared to city landmarks?
(2016 JG38) has an estimated diameter between 41.74m and 93.33m. At its upper-bound size of 93.33m, it stands 21% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 28% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
Will (2016 JG38) impact Earth during its 2026-10-18 approach?
No. NASA JPL Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) orbital solutions confirm (2016 JG38) will pass safely at a minimum distance of 61.31 Lunar Distances (23,576,778.4 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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