Un asteroide se acercará a la Tierra este fin de semana

26 de junio de 2026

Reportado por IA

La Agencia Espacial Europea confirmó que el asteroide (152637) 1997 NC1 pasará cerca de la Tierra este fin de semana en su aproximación más cercana en 400 años.

No existe riesgo de que el asteroide impacte contra el planeta. Será visible a través de telescopios comerciales y binoculares astronómicos desde diferentes partes del mundo durante varias noches.

La agencia indicó que los observadores en diversas regiones podrán seguir el evento durante los próximos días. No se requiere equipo especial más allá de las herramientas astronómicas estándar para su observación.

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