'Size of a school Bus': Two asteroids set to fly by near Earth; check out date and time

Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar

Asteroid Flybys

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Close Approach Times

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Live Viewing Opportunity

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Distance Estimates

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Asteroid Characteristics

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Constellation Observations

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Additional Flyby

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Proximity Comparison

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Safety Assurance

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