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Asteroid to Miss Earth by a Safe Margin

Updated 2026-05-13 18:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

An asteroid, 2026JH2, will pass Earth at a safe distance of about 90,000 kilometers next week. While it has enough mass to cause significant damage, simulations show no immediate threat.

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New Scientist
Asteroid 2026JH2 will zoom past Earth at a distance of only 90,000 kilometres next week. It has enough mass to wipe out a city, but simulations suggest there is no chance of an impact for at least the next century
2026-05-13 16:08 UTC
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