A close shave for earth.
http://www.universetoday.com/95158/you- ... d-2012-ju/
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A close shave
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Re: A close shave
OK, we live another day.
If these asteroids keep passing between Earth and Moon, wouldn't it be pulled by Earth's gravity to become another "Moon" for Earth.
If these asteroids keep passing between Earth and Moon, wouldn't it be pulled by Earth's gravity to become another "Moon" for Earth.
Re: A close shave
Clifford60, it depends - they're usually going too fast to be captured by Earth. But their orbits do get bent a little.
You can see this link for more information on another asteroid - 2011 AG5.
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badas ... carefully/
Especially the part "The Keyhole". And of course, the comments, which are always enjoyable on the BA blog
You can see this link for more information on another asteroid - 2011 AG5.
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badas ... carefully/
Especially the part "The Keyhole". And of course, the comments, which are always enjoyable on the BA blog