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How Close Will An Asteroid Get To Earth Next Week?

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On March 8th, an asteroid about the size of a basketball court will pass Earth safely, but scientists aren't exactly sure how far it will be from the planet when it passes by. According to NASA, it's possible that the 100-foot long asteroid could get as close as 15,000 miles from Earth's surface. NASA wants everyone to be assured that there's no possibility of collision with this space rock, and that there shouldn't be any issues with its orbit for at least the next 100 years. The asteroid will be visible by telescope though, which gives researchers a chance to learn more about what the rock is made from.

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