An asteroid the size of a box truck is slated to get very close to Earth this week, according to scientists. The asteroid, 2023 BU, will pass by the planet over the southern tip of South America around 7:27 p.m. PHOTO: This orbital diagram from CNEOS's close approach viewer shows 2023 BU's trajectory - in red - during its close approach to Earth on Jan. 26, 2023. PHOTO: This view from NASA's Scout system shows the deflection of asteroid 2023 BU's trajectory - in red - caused by Earth's gravity. Asteroid to make extremely close approach to Earth Thursday originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 26, 2023 07:28 UTC