Mega size asteroid coming straight for Earth!

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An asteroid larger than the United States Golden Gate Bridge is racing towards earth. Astronomers described this as a worrying situation. In their language, it is carrying the 'signs of disaster' for our world.

International news agencies say astronomers have been keeping an eye on its movement since this asteroid known as '2017 VR12' was identified in November last year.

On Wednesday, at a very early morning time, the asteroid will be very close to our planet. The asteroid at 1,542 feet (470 meters) is running at a speed of 22,680 kilometers (14,093 miles) per hour.

Some astronauts fear that it can lead to disasters when traveling near the Earth. The main reason for their fear is the magnitude of its size. It is not impossible for some reason to be in danger of being a major disaster if it is strikes earth and is scattered over the world.

"Minor Planet Center", a US based space research facility, expressed this apprehension.

However, some astronomers say that there is no reason to fear. There is no danger of colliding with Earth. Because it will be at least three times the distance of the Moon from Earth. When it comes to the world's closest, it will be 1 million 40 million kilometers away from the earth.

According to United States space agency NASA, after Wednesday it will be again close to Earth 177 years later.