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SCIENCEJun 26 · 19:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, Associated Press

A large, harmless asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend

A large asteroid, 1997 NC1, will pass Earth this weekend at a safe distance of 1.6 million miles, posing no threat. It is approximately the size of two to four Empire State Buildings and will not return until 2133. NASA, ESA, and other agencies track asteroids to ensure Earth's safety.

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