Asteroid 1997 NC1 to approach Earth on June 27 at closest distance in 400 years

Potentially hazardous asteroid 152637 (1997 NC1) will approach Earth on June 27, 2026, at its closest distance in over 400 years. Astronomers confirm the object is not on a collision course. The approach will be observable with binoculars or a telescope, and an online broadcast is planned.