The rock known as (52768) 1998 OR2 was first spotted in 1998 and will pass by the planet on Wednesday
An asteroid more than a mile wide is set to make a pass by Earth, although scientists insist it poses no danger.
Known as (52768) 1998 OR2, the asteroid will come to about 3.9 million miles away on Wednesday – 16 times further than the distance to the Moon – when it makes its closest approach.
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