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Newly discovered asteroid 2026 JH2 to safely fly by Earth May 16

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A newly discovered near-Earth asteroid, designated 2026 JH2, is set to pass within 56,000 miles of Earth on May 16th. While posing no threat of impact, the asteroid is notable for its close approach, coming closer than some orbiting satellites. Scientists estimate its size to be between 50 and 115 feet, comparable to the object that caused the 2013 Chelyabinsk airburst. The asteroid is expected to brighten significantly, becoming visible through amateur telescopes, and its flyby will be broadcast live. AI

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Newly discovered asteroid 2026 JH2 to safely fly by Earth May 16

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor ·

    Newly Discovered Asteroid 2026 JH2 To Make Very Close Flyby Of Earth

    Newly discovered asteroid 2026 JH2 will safely pass just 90,000 km above Earth on 18 May, offering astronomers a rare and dramatic close flyby.

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