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An asteroid is expected to swing by Earth next week and spend about two months orbiting the planet as it gets temporarily caught by Earth’s gravity, according to two astronomers in Spain who reported the discovery.


The asteroid is expected to spend about two months orbiting the planet, starting Sunday, as it gets temporarily caught by Earth’s gravity.

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