4660 Nereus (1982 DB)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), 4660 Nereus (1982 DB) is a Xe-type (Enstatite-Cobalt-Nickel) body measuring between 310m and 350m in diameter. On 2026-10-26, it completes a cislunar approach at 10.22 Lunar Distances (3,928,568 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 6.58 km/s.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (350m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
4660 Nereus (1982 DB) (H = 18.6, Vmag ≈ 12.0) 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 4660 Nereus (1982 DB) compared to city landmarks?
4660 Nereus (1982 DB) has an estimated diameter between 310m and 350m. At its upper-bound size of 350m, it stands 79% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 106% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
Will 4660 Nereus (1982 DB) impact Earth during its 2026-10-26 approach?
No. NASA JPL Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) orbital solutions confirm 4660 Nereus (1982 DB) will pass safely at a minimum distance of 10.22 Lunar Distances (3,928,568 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.