Close flyby of a large asteroid coming up

Space.com reports that a big ol' 400-meter asteroid will be flying nearby (0.85 x the distance to the moon) in November.


Huge asteroid 2005 YU55 passing Earth in November



Just another lesson that GOVERNMENT-funded research and technology development are probably necessary to deal with the potential of a planet-smashing asteroid. Meanwhile, the Tea Party is trying to defund Planned Parenthood.

Great.