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  "path": "/2026/06/26/large-asteroid-1997-nc1-makes-its-closest-earth-pass-in-over-four-centuries-live-watch/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-26T19:16:32.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 will pass Earth at 6.67 lunar distances (about 0.017 AU), or 2.5 million km (1.6 million miles) above Earth’s surface, at 11:16 UTC on June 27, 2026. The object has an estimated diameter between 750–1 650 m (2 460–5 410 feet), making this an unusually close encounter for an object of this size. The Virtual Telescope Project will stream the flyby live at 23:00 UTC on June 26 and 27, offering real-time views as the asteroid reaches peak brightness.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Large asteroid 1997 NC1 makes its closest Earth pass in over four centuries – live watch"
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