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Hidden In The Sun's Glare, This Asteroid Is Uncomfortably Close To Earth


Astronomers have detected an extremely fast asteroid in the blinding light of the Sun. Objects are extremely difficult to discern in the Sun's glare, but these 'twilight' asteroids could pose a threat to Earth. It's important that we find them all.

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