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Large asteroid will safely pass by Earth on Saturday

A massive asteroid is making its closest pass by Earth in over four centuries this weekend.

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The brief

Asteroid 1997 NC1 is passing Earth this weekend. Coverage describes the object as massive, comparing its size to multiple Empire State Buildings, a skyscraper, or five cruise ships.

This marks the celestial body's closest approach to the planet in over four centuries. Outlets including WIRED, Forbes, and Space are focusing on visibility, noting the asteroid is observable to stargazers and available via live online feeds.

IFLScience reports the flyby will occur at a distance of 6.66 lunar distances, while The Economic Times and others emphasize the pass is safe despite the "potentially hazardous" classification. Coverage does not yet specify the precise end time for optimal visibility or detailed coordinates for all geographic regions.

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Quick answers

Is the asteroid dangerous?

Coverage from multiple outlets states the asteroid will safely pass Earth.

How big is the asteroid?

Reports describe the object as roughly 1-km wide, comparing its size to a skyscraper, multiple Empire State Buildings, or five cruise ships.

When is the next flyby?

Coverage indicates the asteroid will not make a similar pass until June 28, 2133.

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Topics

Asteroid 1997 NC1 Space Astronomy Earth Flyby Virtual Telescope Project

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