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Moon, Asteroid and in 2032

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NASA said that an asteroid previously believed to be destined for Earth is the size of a 10-story building and is now more likely to make impact with the moon.
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Webb’s observations indicate that the asteroid measures roughly 60 meters (comparable to the height of a 15-story building).

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