Asteroid that could wipe out a city is near, but don't fear

By Associated Press

Mar 24, 2023 1:51 pm

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: An asteroid big enough to wipe out a city will zip harmlessly between Earth and the moon's orbit this weekend, missing both celestial bodies.

Saturday's close encounter will offer astronomers the chance to study a space rock from just over 100,000 miles (168,000 kilometers) away. That's less than half the distance from here to the moon, making it visible through binoculars and small telescopes.

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