what is astreroid DA14 Q: What is asteroid DA14 A: Asteroid 2012 DA14 is a small near-Earth object – approximately 150 feet (45 meters) in diameter. On Feb. 15, 2013, the asteroid will pass by our planet at a remarkably close distance, but the asteroid’s path is understood well enough that there is no chance of a collision with the Earth. Q: What date and what time will the asteroid be closest to Earth? A: Asteroid 2012 DA14 will be closest to Earth on Feb. 15 at approximately 19:24 UTC (2:24 p.m. EST/11:24 a.m. PST). This time may change by a minute or two as the asteroid is tracked on its approach and predictions are refined. At the time of closest approach, the asteroid will be over the eastern Indian Ocean, off Sumatra -- approx. latitude: -6 deg South. / longitude: 97.5 deg East. Q: How far away will asteroid 2012 DA14 be at time of closest approach? A: Asteroid 2012 DA14 will be only about 17,200 miles (27,700 kilometers) above Earth's sur
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