Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 will safely pass Earth on 27 June 2026 at 11:14 UTC (13:14 CEST). It is estimated at between 750 and 1650 m across based on a 5%-25% albedo range, although some sources indicate an albedo as high as 60%, thus indicating a likley smaller object. At its closest point to our planet, it will be 6.66 times lunar distance.
Read the Close Approach Fact Sheet for (152637) 19971 NC1.
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