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Boeing 737-sized asteroid 2026 JH2 to pass Earth on May 18

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A newly discovered near-Earth asteroid, 2026 JH2, is set to pass within approximately 56,907 miles of Earth on May 18th. Scientists estimate the asteroid to be between 52 and 114 feet in diameter, comparable to the size of a Boeing 737's wingspan. While there is no danger of impact, an airburst from an object of this size could cause localized damage. The asteroid was recently discovered by astronomers using the Mount Lemmon Survey and Farpoint Observatory. AI

RANK_REASON Article details the discovery and upcoming close pass of a near-Earth asteroid, including its size, origin, and observation details. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Boeing 737-sized asteroid 2026 JH2 to pass Earth on May 18

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

    See Boeing 737-Sized Asteroid Pass Much Closer Than The Moon Tonight

    Asteroid 2026 JH2 will safely pass just 56,000 miles from Earth on May 18, giving astronomers a rare close-up view.

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