Shocking! Apollo group asteroid set for a close call with Earth TODAY
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Did you know that a 1000-pound space rock crashed on Earth this year? No, this isn't some plot of a science fiction film but reality. NASA revealed that a meteorite turned into an atmospheric fireball and crashed near McAllen, Texas, on February 15. It was a 1000-pound rock that was 2 feet in diameter as it broke into pieces about 21 miles above Earth's surface. According to NASA, the meteor's speed was about 27,000 miles per hour and it had an energy of about 8 tons of TNT. According to several reports, law enforcement agencies in the McAllen region received several calls from residents who reported hearing a loud explosion.While not expected to hit Earth, NASA has warned that another space rock will pass Earth at very close proximity today, June 26. Know details When will the a...