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A recently discovered asteroid had 'a very close encounter' with Earth

Asteroid 2023 BU will streak about 2,200 miles above the Earth's surface on Thursday night. Its path is seen here in an image from NASA's Scout impact hazard assessment system. The moon's path is in gray. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)
Asteroid 2023 BU will streak about 2,200 miles above the Earth's surface on Thursday night. Its path is seen here in an image from NASA's Scout impact hazard assessment system. The moon's path is in gray. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)

This article was originally published on January 26, 2023.

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