Looks like the end times may be arriving. Nah just kidding, but if this story is true, we may actually be able to see the Asteroid come close to earth. I don't think we have to worry about it, as it should pass without issue, but if it were to hit earth, it would hit at 17,000 mph, as currently that's what it's going at. Not sure how much damage that would do if it hit earth, but I imagine it wouldn't be great.
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Also, had to bring this up, but they mention in the article as well, that we should be safe from impact, as there is no known asteroid that poses a threat to earth for the next 100 years. Which means, 100 years from now, it could be a different story.
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Boeing 737-Sized Asteroid To Pass As Close to Earth As the Moon
On August 16, a 100-foot asteroid will fly past the Earth at a distance just larger than the Moon's orbit.
www.newsweek.com
Also, had to bring this up, but they mention in the article as well, that we should be safe from impact, as there is no known asteroid that poses a threat to earth for the next 100 years. Which means, 100 years from now, it could be a different story.