Massive Asteroid to Pass Close to Earth This Week, Watch Live
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A large asteroid, 2025 FA22, will make a close pass by Earth on September 18, but new observations have ruled out any impact risk, and it is now considered safe. The asteroid was initially thought to have a small chance of hitting Earth in 2089, but refined data eliminated that threat. It will be visible with telescopes and monitored by space agencies, with a livestream available for viewing.
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