Asteroid (4486-MITHRA)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), Asteroid (4486-MITHRA) is a C-type (Carbonaceous) body measuring between 55m and 89m in diameter. On 2026-10-21, it completes a cislunar approach at 2.35 Lunar Distances (903,340 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 17.60 km/s.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (89m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
Asteroid (4486-MITHRA) (H = 20.1, Vmag ≈ 10.3) 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 Asteroid (4486-MITHRA) compared to city landmarks?
Asteroid (4486-MITHRA) has an estimated diameter between 55m and 89m. At its upper-bound size of 89m, it stands 20% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 27% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
Will Asteroid (4486-MITHRA) impact Earth during its 2026-10-21 approach?
No. NASA JPL Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) orbital solutions confirm Asteroid (4486-MITHRA) will pass safely at a minimum distance of 2.35 Lunar Distances (903,340 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.
Low-read-noise Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS planetary and all-sky meteor bolide detection camera with 2.0μm pixels.