An asteroid about the size of a bus passed the earth today about 9:15 AM PT. It was closer than the moon. Although not an unusual incident it would have left a definite crater had it made contact.
To learn more go to the National Geographic article: Asteroid Just Buzzed Earth—Came Closer Than the Moon.
To see photos go to Wired Science Snapshots of Asteroid That Buzzed Earth
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 27, 2011
Asteroid Passes 7500 Miles From Earth
Posted in Astronomy | Tags: Asteroid, Near-Earth object
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