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1994 PC1

Fast-moving near-Earth object visible tonight

Robin Scagell Top stories 18th January 202218th January 20221994 PC1, asteroid, near-earth object
Fast-moving near-Earth object visible tonight

A kilometre-wide asteroid is due to pass less than 2 million km Earth at 21:30 this evening (18 January 2022). The object will be visible using amateur telescopes and will move noticeably through the field of view, offering a rare opportunity to witness such an event.

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