Asteroid 1997 NC1 Passes Close

An asteroid named 1997 NC1 is making a rare, close fly-by of Earth on June 27th — the closest it’s been since 1600! Though NASA labels it a “Potentially Hazardous Asteroid,” experts confirm no threat: it’s still millions of kilometers away, and won’t come this near again until 2133. Up to 1.65 km wide, it’s a cosmic curiosity that amateur astronomers in Canada might spot with a telescope near the Ophiuchus constellation. For scientists, this is a golden opportunity to study its composition and trajectory up close — a free, safe space mission! Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/745bca3291a2c22d