Giant Asteroid Safely Passes Earth

A giant asteroid, 1997 NC1, is making a close flyby this weekend—about 1.6 million miles away, safely far enough to avoid any danger. Roughly the size of two to four Empire State Buildings stacked, it’s been tracked since 1997 and will pass again on Saturday morning. If you’ve got binoculars or a small telescope, you might catch a glimpse of it as a tiny speck in the sky. It won’t come this close again until 2013, and last time something this size passed nearby was in 2022. Space agencies like NASA and ESA are keeping a vigilant eye on these cosmic visitors, ensuring Earth stays safe. It’s a reminder of both space’s vastness and the critical work being done to protect us. 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/6a379da3c71c2609