Giant Asteroid to Shave Earth's Orbit Next Month: Here's Why NASA ...
www.newsweek.com/3200-phaethon-geminid-meteor-shower-nasa-722056
Nov 24, 2017 - 3200
Phaethon is an asteroid measuring about 3 miles across that roams our
galaxy, passing in and out of planetary orbits on its journey. Next
month, 3200 Phaethon will zoom by at 6.2 million miles from Earth,
which, in space terms, is nearly too close for comfort. Phaethon is a near-Earth heavenly body ...