Mystery object to whizz by Earth
19:06, 13 January 2010
WASHINGTON. January 13. KAZINFORM A mystery object from space is about to whizz close by Earth on Wednesday. It won't hit our planet, but scientists are stumped by what exactly it is; Kazinform refers to China Daily.
Astronomers say it may be space junk or it could be a tiny asteroid, too small to cause damage even if it hit. It's 33 to 50 feet wide at most.
NASA says that on Wednesday at 7:47 am EST, it will streak by, missing Earth by about 80,000 miles. In the western United States it may be bright enough to be seen with a good amateur telescope; Kazinform cites China Daily.
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