Asteroid 2026 JH2 to Make Extremely Close Flyby of Earth on May 18

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A newly discovered near-Earth asteroid, 2026 JH2, will pass within 90,000 km of Earth on May 18, offering a rare observation opportunity for astronomers and amateur skywatchers, despite posing no impact threat.

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