On February 22, An Asteroid The Size Of A Bus Will Fly Near Earth, But Don't Worry, It Won't Collide With Our Planet

According to NASA, the asteroid, named 2001 WN5, will come within 0.00003 astronomical units (AU) of Earth, which is roughly the distance between our planet and the Moon. While this may seem close, it is not enough to cause any harm to our planet.

Here are some key points to know about the asteroid's flyby:

* The asteroid is about 100 feet (30 meters) in diameter, which is roughly the size of a bus.

* 2001 WN5 is an Apollo-type asteroid, which means it has a highly eccentric orbit that takes it close to Earth's orbit at times.

* The asteroid was discovered in 2001, and its close approach to Earth occurs every 7 years or so.

* NASA has been monitoring the asteroid's orbit and predicts that it will not come closer than 0.00003 AU to Earth.

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