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Scientists find closest known asteroid to fly by Earth

asteroid 2020 QG's trajectory bending during its close approach to Earth

On August 16, 2020, an asteroid traveled only 1,830 miles (2,950 kilometers) above Earth's surface.

Credit: NASA/JPL


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