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Newly-discovered asteroid is as big as a basketball court – and it's about to skim past Earth even closer than the Moon | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

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Newly-discovered asteroid is as big as a basketball court – and it's about to skim past Earth even closer than the Moon | BBC Sky at Night Magazine Open in Skyatnightmagazine.com
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  • 2026 JH2 will pass about 56,000 miles from Earth on May 18, offering a rare chance for observation without collision risk.
  • Early estimates place JH2 at roughly 50 to 100 feet in diameter, classifying it as a bus-sized object with limited atmospheric impact potential.
  • Experts say a city-killer scenario is unlikely; objects this size typically burn up or cause minimal damage upon entry.

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Asteroid set to fly very close to Earth

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2526328-asteroid-set-to-fly-very-close-to-earth/Newscientist.com
Asteroid set to fly very close to Earth

Possible city-killer asteroid hurtles by Earth — and it’s among closest one has ever been ‘without hitting’: scientist

https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/lifestyle/potential-city-killer-asteroid-to-make-near-earth-approach/Nypost.com
Possible city-killer asteroid hurtles by Earth — and it’s among closest one has ever been ‘without hitting’: scientist

Newly Discovered Asteroid to Make Close Pass by Earth

https://nautil.us/newly-discovered-asteroid-to-make-close-pass-by-earth-1280771/Nautil.us
Newly Discovered Asteroid to Make Close Pass by Earth

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