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last mo.

Large Asteroid 1997 NC1 to Make Safe Close Pass of Earth on June 27

The encounter is a rare chance for skywatchers and radar teams to refine the asteroid’s size and orbit despite limited radar assets and a bright Moon that may hamper viewing.

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10mo ago

Tiny Asteroid Skims Earth at ISS Altitude Over Antarctica, Found Only Hours Later