Jeddah Astronomical Center: Asteroid Nears Earth
Asteroid (152637) 1997 NC1 passed close to Earth for the first time in centuries, reaching a distance of approximately 2.6 million kilometers, about 6.7 times the distance between the Earth and the Moon. Although its size is around one kilometer and it could cause catastrophic effects if it were to collide with our planet, its trajectory is safe and it remains far from Earth. Its movement is continuously monitored to ensure safety.
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