Small Asteroid to Safely Pass Close … to Earth Sunday
Friday, September 5, 2014 - 03:40
in Astronomy & Space
A small asteroid, designated 2014 RC, will safely pass very close to Earth on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. At the time of closest approach, based on current calculations to be about 2:18 p.m. EDT (11:18 a.m. PDT / 18:18 UTC), the asteroid will be roughly over New Zealand.