(2017 WJ2)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), (2017 WJ2) is a Unreported by NASA NeoWs body measuring between 88.01m and 196.81m in diameter. On 2026-11-05, it completes a cislunar approach at 15.56 Lunar Distances (5,983,816.1 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 11.78 km/s.
Asteroid (2017 WJ2) is approaching at a distance of 15.56 Lunar Distances, traveling at
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (196.81m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
(2017 WJ2) (H = 22.4, Vmag ≈ 16.7) 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 (2017 WJ2) compared to city landmarks?
(2017 WJ2) has an estimated diameter between 88.01m and 196.81m. At its upper-bound size of 196.81m, it stands 44% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 60% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
What does the stored 2026-11-05 close-approach estimate show?
This catalog snapshot lists a nominal miss distance of 15.56 Lunar Distances (5,983,816.1 km) for (2017 WJ2). This is not an impact prediction; check the latest NASA JPL record for updated orbital estimates. The 3D impact simulation is hypothetical.
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