(CNN)The largest asteroid that has been predicted to make a close approach of Earth this year will zip by from a safe distance on Sunday, according to NASA.
Scientists estimate the asteroid is between 1,300 and 2,230 feet wide.The near-Earth asteroid, known as 2001 FO32, will be 1.25 million miles, or more than five times the distance between Earth and the moon, during its closest approach.It will also be moving much faster than most asteroids that fly by our planet, rocketing along at 77,000 miles per hour.The asteroid’s closest approach will occur at 12:03 p.m. ET Sunday.
Source: Asteroid 2001 FO32: Fast mover expected to be largest to pass by Earth in 2021 – CNN
