Asteroid to pass 'close' to Earth on Wednesday

Wednesday, April 19, 2017
NEW YORK -- When it comes to space, one million miles away is considered a close call when it comes to large asteroids.

NASA says an asteroid about the size of six football fields will pass close to earth Wednesday.
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Scientists say there's no chance of a collision but, it's been 13 years since such a large asteroid has come this close to our planet.

Stargazers can watch through a telescope or online.
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