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Comet K2 Makes Closest Approach to Earth, but the Celestial Show Is Not Over Yet
The comet named C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) or K2 went past Earth this week, and could be seen through large amateur telescopes, as reported. However, considering its distance from us, it did not offer a bright show despite its massive size. The comet is next expected to make an approach towards the Sun in December this year.
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650-Metre Asteroid To Pass Uncomfortably Close To Earth Today
An asteroid stretching 650 metres (2,000 feet) across is on track to whizz past Earth on Wednesday, along with a comet.
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Comet K2 Makes Closest Approach to Earth, but the Celestial Show Is Not Over Yet
The comet named C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) or K2 went past Earth this week, and could be seen through large amateur telescopes, as reported. However, considering its distance from us, it did not offer a bright show despite its massive size. The comet is next expected to make an approach towards the Sun in December this year.
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650-Metre Asteroid To Pass Uncomfortably Close To Earth Today
An asteroid stretching 650 metres (2,000 feet) across is on track to whizz past Earth on Wednesday, along with a comet.
