El asteroide 2026 JH2 pasará cerca de la Tierra el 18 de mayo

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Un asteroide aproximadamente del tamaño de la escultura Cloud Gate de Chicago pasará cerca de la Tierra el 18 de mayo. El objeto, conocido como 2026 JH2, se acercará al planeta cuatro veces más que la Luna. Mide unos 20 metros de ancho y podrá observarse con telescopios o a través de una transmisión en vivo.

El asteroide 2026 JH2 se está acercando a la Tierra actualmente. Según los informes disponibles, se espera que realice su máximo acercamiento el 18 de mayo. La distancia de este sobrevuelo será notablemente menor que la órbita habitual de la Luna alrededor del planeta.

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