Un astéroïde passera près de la Terre ce week-end

26 juin 2026

Rapporté par l'IA

L'Agence spatiale européenne a confirmé que l'astéroïde (152637) 1997 NC1 passera près de la Terre ce week-end, lors de son approche la plus proche en 400 ans.

Il n'y a aucun risque que l'astéroïde ne frappe la planète. Il sera visible à l'aide de télescopes commerciaux et de jumelles astronomiques depuis différentes parties du monde pendant plusieurs nuits.

L'agence a précisé que les observateurs dans diverses régions pourront suivre l'événement au cours des prochains jours. Aucun équipement spécial, au-delà des outils astronomiques standard, n'est requis pour l'observation.

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