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A giant asteroid is about to fly by Earth, here's how you can see it

A 3D model of the asteroid 1994 PC1 (NASA) A 3D model of the asteroid 1994 PC1 (NASA)
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An asteroid known as 1994 PC 1 is set to fly by Tuesday 1.98 million kilometres from Earth, according to .

The asteroid was first discovered in August, 1994 by astronomer Robert McNaught, and is about .

This passing is the closest for the asteroid since January, 1933, and chances are if you are in a location without a lot of light pollution, you will be able to see it with a small telescope or even binoculars.

Due to the speed of the asteroid, Canadians and others in North America have the best chance to see 1994 PC1 at dusk.

If weather doesn鈥檛 permit your viewing, the has you covered with a live webcast following the asteroid.

NASA also allows users to track the asteroid in its and asteroids online.

 

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