Here’s a Livestream of the Asteroid That’s Headed Towards Earth
February 15, 2013 | Andy Cush
This morning’s meteorite impact in Russia had nothing at all to do with the massive asteroid that’s scheduled to barely graze by Earth this afternoon, it turns out–that one’s still on its way. Asteroid 2012 DA14, at 50 meters in diameter, will zoom by without disturbing our planet, according to NASA, but it’s understandable if you’re a little uneasy.
Here’s a livestream broadcasting the big rock’s flyby as observed from Australia’s Gingin Observatory. It’s scheduled to make its closest pass at 2:24PM, EST.
Sometimes, it's easy to forget about all the things in outer space that could easily destroy us. We're so preoccupied with the potential harm in our proximity--shootings, hurricanes, diseases--that we overlook the fact that asteroids could annihilate entire cities and unless we have at least a year's notice, we're fucked.…
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