In cased you missed it, an asteroid passed by Earth at about 1 p.m. No damage or injuries were reported.

Astronomers say it came closer to Earth than the moon – and they knew it would not pose any danger.

DX110 passed an estimated 217,000 miles from Earth. That’s approximately nine-tenths of the distance between the moon and Earth.

The asteroid is an estimated 45 to 130 feet across.

NASA says close approaches like this occur about 20 time a year, although DX110 is extra close.

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Online:

NASA: http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/ca/

Minor Planet Center: http://minorplanetcenter.net/