An asteroid estimated to be the size of a delivery truck is expected to fly by Earth Thursday. It's one of the closest approaches recorded, NASA said.
A huge asteroid is going to fly by Earth. It's one of the closest approaches ever, NASA says.
| Date: | Jan. 26, 2023 7:11 AM ET |
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