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The near-Earth asteroid 2026 KB will pass about 231,000 km from Earth on 18 May 2026, posing no risk.
The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 captured a 120-second exposure image of 2026 KB showing the asteroid as a faint dot.
At capture time, 2026 KB was about 700,000 km away and approaching Earth safely.
The asteroid is estimated to be 10–22 meters in size and will have its minimum distance on 18 May 2026.
The project emphasizes there are no risks to our planet from this asteroid.
The article invites readers to explore more near-Earth asteroid coverage and related features on the site.
The image and article appear on The Virtual Telescope Project's Solar System page as part of a broader update.
The feature notes the image was captured with a robotic unit named Elena at the Virtual Telescope Project.
The post includes a standard section asking for support and donations to the project.
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The May 2026 new moon arrives May 16, creating several dark nights for skywatchers.
Skywatchers are advised to observe from low light pollution sites for best Milky Way views.
The Milky Way core, the Summer Triangle, and bright planets will be visible around the new moon period.
Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars are noted as visible planets during the May sky show.
The article recommends tools like Stellarium and Star Walk 2 for locating objects.
The piece includes tips on astrophotography and advice on dark sky photography.
The article notes the Milky Way core is best viewed between midnight and dawn in May.
The piece mentions using DarkSky.org for locating dark-sky sites.
The article provides guidance on identifying Leo, Leo Minor, and Lynx in the spring sky.

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