Live from Rome as Asteroid 2026 JH2 makes a rare close approach to Earth on Monday, May 18, passing just 91,000 kilometres from the planet - about 24% of the average distance.

Experts claim the near-Earth asteroid will make an extremely close - but safe - flyby. Scientists and observatories worldwide will track the object in real time during one of the closest safe asteroid passes in recent years.

Coverage includes live updates, expert analysis and telescope views throughout the encounter.