Asteroid Flew Just 200 Miles Above Earth | How Rare Is A Close Encounter?

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Asteroid Flew Just 200 Miles Above Earth | How Rare Is A Close Encounter?

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Tue, December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM UTC

Asteroid 2025 TF's closest approach was about ~186 miles (300 km) from Earth. It is estimated to be about 2 meters (6.5 feet) in diameter. Credit: Space.com | animation courtesy: NASA/jPL-Caltech | edited by Steve Spaleta

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