New-Found Asteroid To Pass Earth Today | Orbit Animation

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 15:30 in Astronomy & Space

The asteroid - 2013 NE19 - is estimated to be up to 426 feet wide (130m). It will pass 11 times the distance to the moon on July 22nd, 2013. It was discovered on July 15th and is not a threat to Earth.

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