Environmentscore 496·6 metrosupdated 4h ago

Harmless Asteroid 1997 NC1 to Pass Earth This Weekend

Asteroid 1997 NC1 will make a close approach to Earth this weekend, coming within 1.6 million miles. Discovered nearly 30 years ago, it poses no threat and will not return until 2133.

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