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Asteroid Alinda Dazzles Earth: Closest Approach in 100 Years!

1/9/2025

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Asteroid (887) Alinda is set to dazzle skywatchers today as it makes its closest approach to Earth in a century, coming within 12.3 million kilometers. This 4.2-kilometer-wide celestial body, discovered in 1918, will shine brightly for the next 10 days, visible with binoculars. Don't miss the live feeds on January 8 and 12, 2025!

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Asteroid (887) Alinda is set to dazzle skywatchers today as it makes its closest approach to Earth in a century, coming within 12.3 million kilometers. This 4.2-kilometer-wide celestial body, discovered in 1918, will shine brightly for the next 10 days, visible with binoculars. Don't miss the live feeds on January 8 and 12, 2025!