Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 will pass 2.56 million km from Earth on June 27, its closest approach in 400 years. Visible with telescopes and binoculars, it poses no impact risk. The ESA notes it won't be this close again until 2133.
Un asteroide de gran tamaño, 1997 NC1, se aproximará a la Tierra este sábado a 2,6 millones de kilómetros, sin representar peligro. Descubierto hace casi 30 años en Hawái, mide entre 0,75 y 1,65 km y será visible con telescopios pequeños. No volverá a pasar tan cerca hasta 2133.
A colossal asteroid, (152637) 1997 NC1, estimated to be several times larger than the Eiffel Tower, will make a safe flyby of Earth on June 27, 2026, at 2.6 million kilometers. Astronomers are observing this rare event, which poses no threat but offers a unique viewing opportunity via online livestreams and small telescopes.
Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1, estimated 710-1,600 meters across, will make a safe close approach to Earth on June 27, 2026, at 2.6 million kilometers. While not visible to the naked eye, its size and timing make it a notable event for astronomers, with livestreams planned for observation.
1997 NC1 adlı büyük bir asteroid, 27 Haziran 2026'da Dünya'ya yaklaşık 2,5-2,6 milyon kilometre mesafeden geçecek. Çarpma riski olmasa da, boyutu ve yapısı hakkındaki belirsizlikleri gidermek için radar ve teleskoplarla incelenecek.
