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NASA: Bus-sized asteroid 2026 JA1 will pass Earth May 13
NewsBytes | May 13, 2026 11:39 AM CST

JA1 too dim for naked eye

You won't spot this asteroid with your eyes (it's way too small and dim), but professional telescopes might catch its movement if conditions are right.
These near misses help astronomers sharpen their tracking skills and learn more about how space rocks move.
NASA keeps tabs on objects like JA1, which can teach us about the solar system's history and help protect our planet.


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