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An asteroid is about to hit Earth - but don't worry, it is only small


A newly spotted asteroid dubbed CAQTDL2 will impact just east of the Philippines. There is no danger from the space rock, which will burn up in the atmosphere and could appear as bright as the moon in the night sky

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Asteroid, named 'CAQTDL2', to strike Earth today at 17:08 UTC, without harm