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Large asteroid will safely pass by Earth on Saturday

Asteroid 1997 NC1 passes Earth today, marking its closest approach in over 400 years as observers track its movement across the sky.

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📍 How it ended

The asteroid 1997 NC1 passed Earth at a safe distance on Saturday, marking its closest approach in over four centuries. Observers tracked its movement, with live streams and telescopic views capturing its approach.

The story quieted after confirming no impact risk, with its next close pass expected in 2133.

Epilogue added 40d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

The asteroid 1997 NC1, also identified as 152637, is making a close flyby of Earth today, June 27. Coverage confirms the object will pass at a distance of 6.66 lunar distances and poses no threat of impact.

Reports from outlets including AP News, Space, and WIRED emphasize the object's significant scale, with some comparing its size to multiple Empire State Buildings, a skyscraper, or five cruise ships. Organizations such as The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 and The Sky Live are providing data and imagery to facilitate public viewing and tracking.

Coverage does not yet specify the exact visual accessibility for all global regions, though multiple sources note it is visible to stargazers. The next comparable flyby for this specific object is documented for June 28, 2133.

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Questions people are asking

Is the asteroid dangerous?

Multiple reports classify the event as a safe flyby with no risk of impact, despite some outlets labeling the object as a 'potentially hazardous asteroid'.

When can this be seen again?

According to coverage from IFLScience, the asteroid will not make a similar pass until June 28, 2133.

How large is the asteroid?

Descriptions vary across outlets, with comparisons ranging from the size of multiple Empire State Buildings or a skyscraper to five cruise ships, with one report citing a 1-km width.

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