WASHINGTON (AP) - 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.
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 a.m. 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.
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Mystery object to whizz by Earth Wednesday
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Ah ha. The malfunctioning UFO is doing weather modification. I knew those aliens were up to no good.hanelyp wrote:I'd amend the comment about a good telescope view with 'if the cloud cover clears'. I have no expectation of being able to see it from my location on account of weather.
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