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Massive Asteroid Alinda Dazzles Earth—Next Visit in 2087!

1/13/2025

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On January 8, 2023, the massive asteroid (887) Alinda, spanning 2.6 miles, soared past Earth at a safe distance of 7.6 million miles. Set to shine brightly in the constellation Gemini on January 12, stargazers can catch a glimpse through binoculars. Fear not—this celestial giant won’t return until 2087, and a free livestream will bring the spectacle to all.

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On January 8, 2023, the massive asteroid (887) Alinda, spanning 2.6 miles, soared past Earth at a safe distance of 7.6 million miles. Set to shine brightly in the constellation Gemini on January 12, stargazers can catch a glimpse through binoculars. Fear not—this celestial giant won’t return until 2087, and a free livestream will bring the spectacle to all.