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This Giant Asteroid Is Barely Going to Miss Earth on Friday

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:00:42 +0000

Apparently unrelated to the recent event in Russia, another meteor will come within 17,000 miles of Earth. That might not sound particularly close at first listen, but when it comes to a gigantic rock the size of half a football field, it's a bit scary.

Falling Meteor Rocks Russia, Causing Injuries to 500 People

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:55:53 +0000

It may have looked like a scene out of a sci-fi movie, but a meteor racing across the sky in Russia had people scared out of their wits Friday morning.

Watch Huge Asteroid Fly By Earth Thursday Night – Tonight

John McKay — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:34:56 +0000

Near misses are better than getting hit by an asteroid, but tonight you might be able to see it!