(CNN) — The asteroid 2012 DA14 has made its closest approach to Earth, at a distance of about 17,200 miles above the planet’s surface, NASA says.
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NASA Latest Update-2012 DA 14 as Seen from Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth asteroid This movie shows the asteroid 2012 DA14 flying safely by Earth, as seen by the Gingin Observatory in Australia at 9:50 am PST (12:50 pm EST/17:50 UTC), Feb. 15, 2013. At the time of its closest approach to Earth, at approximately 11:25 am PST (2:25 pm EST/19:25 UTC), the asteroid will be about 17150 miles (27600 kilometers) above Earth’s surface. The asteroid appears streaked because the telescope was focused on the stars while the asteroid passed through the field of view. Image courtesy of Gingin Observatory/Tonello