That was a close one! Well, not really.
On June 10, 2012 people at an observatory found a new asteroid. According to some news alarmists, it came very close to Earth. Well, according to scientists, not too close. And since then it's been calculated to not get close enough for harm Earth for at least 750 years.
But the fun thing is, according to the observatory that saw it and did the calculations, it only reflects 2 to 4% of the light that hits it.
Stealthy.
So it's a ninja asteroid. Covered in black. You won't see it unless you have some pretty powerful equipment.
So are there more of these out there? I think it's safe to say no one knows for sure... but if there's one, why wouldn't there be more?
So do we need to worry about Ninja Asteroids? I think there may be more pressing dangers to the planet, but it may be a fun distraction hitting a science fiction movie coming to a theatre near you soon! And it's a whole new toy for the news alarmists. Who said there was nothing new in the heavens and earth?
