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A newly spotted asteroid will pass closer than the moon next week, but not hit Earth
Key Takeaways
- Asteroid 2026JH2 is expected to pass Earth at about 90,917 kilometers on May 18, 2026.
- The object is estimated to be 16 to 36 meters wide.
- It was discovered only this week, underscoring how hard small asteroids are to detect.
- Astronomers say the flyby is close but not an impact threat.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com
