Space·3 min read·medium
Watch a 'Potentially hazardous asteroid' the size of a skyscraper close in on Earth live online tonight
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Anthony Wood
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A skyscraper-sized asteroid, 1997 NC1, is set to pass safely by Earth on June 27. Astronomers are hosting livestreams to observe the rare event, which occurs roughly once every decade.
Why it matters
Public interest in space events helps promote scientific literacy and awareness of near-Earth objects.
"An asteroid of this size comes this close roughly once every ten years".
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Scientific reporting based on NASA data and expert commentary.
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