Large Asteroid to Buzz Earth in 2032, But Poses Little Threat, NASA Says
Friday, October 18, 2013 - 13:30
in Astronomy & Space
A recently discovered 1,300-foot-wide (400 meters) asteroid that passed near Earth last month could pay the planet another close visit in 2032. But, NASA officials say there is nothing to fear, as the odds that the space rock will hit Earth are slim.