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Massive asteroid the size of multiple Empire State Buildings is zipping past Earth this weekend

A large asteroid is passing Earth this weekend. Some reports describe it as the size of a skyscraper or multiple Empire State Buildings. It is considered harmless and poses no danger.

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  1. Large Asteroid Passes Earth This Weekend

    A large asteroid is passing Earth this weekend. Some reports describe it as the size of a skyscraper or multiple Empire State Buildings. It is considered harmless and poses no danger.

    What's confirmed:

    • A large asteroid is passing Earth this weekend.
    • The asteroid poses no danger.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The asteroid will make its closest approach Saturday morning within 1.6 million miles.
    confidence 80%