 |
| This size comparison shows the size of asteroid 2015 YB as compared to professional soccer player Lionel "The Flea" Messi. Credit: Slooh Community Observatory |
By Mike Wall
Space.com
12-19-15
A newly discovered asteroid the size of a city bus gave Earth a close shave this morning (Dec. 19), zipping well within the orbit of the moon.
The near-Earth asteroid 2015 YB, which is about 34 feet (10 meters) wide, cruised within a mere 36,800 miles (59,220 kilometers) of the planet at around 7 a.m. EST (1200 GMT) today, just two days after the space rock was first spotted.
Continue Reading ►
See Also:
"Potentially Hazardous" Near Earth Object (Asteroid) Spotted By Nasa's NEOWISE Spacecraft | VIDEO
NASA Expert Explains How Earth Could Be Saved From Dangerous Asteroids | VIDEO
Asteroid 2012 DA14's To Give Earth Record-Setting Close Shave, NASA Scientist Says | VIDEO
REPORT YOUR UFO EXPERIENCE
){kind=link}