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Can you predict what will happen more than 850 years in the future, down to the exact date? Scientists and mathematicians know exactly when specific asteroids will pass near us or possibly hit us. The video explains how they track the asteroids, how close is too close, and which dates we should be worried about. Watch out for March 16, 2880, because it's going to be a doozy!
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- Visit NASA's website to learn more about the asteroids near Earth scientists discover every week
- Research when the next large asteroid is supposed to pass Earth
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- Comment section often includes inappropriate language
- This video is hosted on YouTube
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- Provides closed captioning in English, French, German, and Spanish
- Includes reference links for those who would like to learn more
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