An asteroid considered “potentially dangerous” – and larger than any building on Earth – will zoom past the planet today, and there’s a chance you might just catch a glimpse.
1994 PC1 is estimated to be 3,600 feet wide, about 1,000 feet longer than the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, USA Today reported. 1994 PC1 was first discovered in August 1994 and is considered “potentially dangerous” because it crosses the Earth’s orbit. Despite the designation, however, the asteroid will not cause any problems for Earth.
At its closest approach, the asteroid will be about 1.2 million miles away, the closest it will be until 2150.
How to watch asteroid 1994 PC1
The Rome-based Virtual Telescope Project will host a livestream starting at 15:00 EST (14:00 CST). Its closest approach will be around noon. 16:51 EST (15:51 EST) when it will run 43,754 miles per hour.
If you have a backyard telescope, you may also be able to see the asteroid or at least the light it reflects. See about 25 degrees in the height around the Eridanus constellation. The asteroid will look like a small light in the sky.
You can see more here or watch live below.
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