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The potentially hazardous asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 is safely approaching Earth for a close flyby on June 27, 2026.

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Manciano, Italy

Who
The Virtual Telescope Project, G. Masi, Nasa/JPL
What
The potentially hazardous asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 is safely approaching Earth for a close flyby on June 27, 2026.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:27:04 GMT · 3h 16m ago
Where
Manciano, Italy ·
Why
The Virtual Telescope Project is continuing its observing campaign of the asteroid.
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A large asteroid, (152637) 1997 NC1, will safely pass within 2.6-million kilometers of Earth on June 27, 2026, offering a viewing opportunity for astronomers.

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    The Virtual Telescope Project captured a new image of the potentially hazardous asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1, which is safely approaching Earth for a close flyby on June 27, 2026.
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