Massive harmless asteroid bigger than Eiffel Tower to zoom past Earthzoom past Earth this weekend

A massive, harmless asteroid larger than the Eiffel Tower will zoom past Earth this weekend, classified by astronomers as an Aten group object that spends much of its time inside Earth's orbit.

This close approach to Earth by an object of this size occurs only every few years, though the bright nearby moon may affect visibility for observers.

The event matters as it offers a rare opportunity for public astronomy engagement and highlights the frequency of near-Earth object monitoring.