Biggest near-Earth object to pass this close since this category of objects was discovered over a century ago. Might be visible in binoculars, plus links to online viewing here.
"Ice, by itself, is only capable of flowing at velocities of no more than tens of meters per year. That means the ice is being helped along. It’s sliding on water or mud or both."
Have you noticed a very bright, madly twinkling star before dawn? Many do, at this time of year. That star is Sirius. It’s low in the east before the sun comes up, shining with glints of red and flashes of blue. Very easy to see!
Just kidding. There's really no movie by this name. But there should be, don't you think? Photo by Fred Espenak, aka Mr. Eclipse. P.S. It's not a Photoshop composite. Read how he did it, here.
