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Was October 28, 2026 a close asteroid flyby?

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Kinda — several asteroids pass Earth today, but the nearest is about 9.5 lunar distances away.

Why
  • Closest known pass today is 2026 UB1, about 9.5 lunar distances.
  • 2018 GS1 passes at roughly 11 lunar distances, around 2.6 million miles.
  • Nothing comes inside the Moon's distance, so none is a true near miss.

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