Asteroide 2026 JH2 passará perto da Terra em 18 de maio

Um asteroide de tamanho aproximado à escultura Cloud Gate de Chicago passará pela Terra no dia 18 de maio. O objeto, conhecido como 2026 JH2, chegará quatro vezes mais perto do planeta do que a Lua. Ele mede cerca de 20 metros de diâmetro e pode ser observado com telescópios ou por meio de uma transmissão ao vivo.

O asteroide 2026 JH2 está se aproximando da Terra. De acordo com os relatórios disponíveis, espera-se que ele faça sua maior aproximação em 18 de maio. A distância de sobrevoo será notavelmente mais próxima do que a órbita habitual da Lua ao redor do planeta.

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