Mystery object to whizz by Earth on Wednesday

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Mystery object to whizz by Earth on Wednesday

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.

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Published: Wed 13 Jan 2010, 1:30 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 8:44 AM

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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