Asteroid 1997 NC1 passes Earth
The Astronomical Observatory in Abu Dhabi successfully documented the passage of asteroid "1997 NC1" near Earth at a safe distance estimated at 2.5 million kilometers, roughly 6.7 times the distance between Earth and the Moon. Observation results showed that the asteroid is moving at a speed of approximately 32,000 kilometers per hour and has an apparent magnitude of 10, making it visible with small telescopes. Its rotation period around its axis is about 64 hours. It is classified as an Apollo-type asteroid, which means it crosses Earth's orbit. The last time such a-sized asteroid came this close to Earth was in January 2022.
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