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Asteroid passes close to Earth viewed from Jordan
The Jordanian Astronomical Society has observed the approach of asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 to Earth. According to recent monitoring, it passed at its closest point approximately 2.59 million kilometers away, posing no threat to the planet. The asteroid was traveling at an estimated speed of 31,992 kilometers per hour. With a diameter of about one kilometer, it is currently passing through the Hercules constellation and can be observed using small to medium-sized telescopes, although it is not visible to the naked eye. This event marks the closest approach of this asteroid to Earth so far, and it remains under continuous observation.
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