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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 close encounter: new image & video
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The Virtual Telescope Project has captured images and video of the potentially hazardous asteroid 1997 NC1 as it makes a safe approach toward Earth. The asteroid is expected to reach its closest point on June 27, 2026, posing no risk to the planet.
Why it matters
Monitoring near-Earth objects is critical for planetary defense and scientific understanding of our solar system.
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1: 19 June 2026.
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Scientific reporting based on observational data and NASA/JPL sources.
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