Cosmic bullet graze

[AcidFlashGordon]

Asteroid 2012 DA14 to sweep close on February 15, 2013

This baby is coming even closer than the last 'bullet graze' in December of last year. 2012 XE54, which was discovered Sunday (Dec. 9), came within 140,000 miles (230,000 kilometers) of our planet. The latest asteroid will flyby between the Earth and geosynchronous orbit satellites, which orbit at 22,500 miles, at 17,000 miles. THAT is close.

So, on 15 Feb, remember to duck.

 

[Dawico]

Wow! That is close. I can't believe we won't be able to see it.

Even if it did strike us we would still be obligated to get something for Valentines Day.

 

[AcidFlashGordon]

Even if it did strike us we would still be obligated to get something for Valentines Day.

You bet your ass you would be.

 

[DubiousDan]

Wow! That is close. I can't believe we won't be able to see it.

Even if it did strike us we would still be obligated to get something for Valentines Day.

Do you want to spend your last night alone on the couch?

 

[Dawico]

Do you want to spend your last night alone on the couch?

Got me on that one.