Named for Florence Nightingale, this asteroid is the biggest near-Earth object to pass so close since this category of objects was discovered over a century ago. It might be visible in binoculars!
Mosaic comprised of data from the Terra satellite, collected at 3 different times during the eclipse. Right: Eastern U.S. before the eclipse had begun. Middle: Central U.S. while eclipse was in progress. Left: Pacific coast of U.S. after the eclipse had ended.
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