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What once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event will occur on May 31, 2013?

What once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event will occur on May 31, 2013?

Answer: asteroid 1998 QE2 will make its closest pass to Earth

But don't worry, despite the photo of destruction, scientists say there is no chance of the 1.7 mile long asteroid hitting Earth as it passes at 1:59 p.m. PDT.

Scientists are unsure of the asteroid's origin, and say that it's not expected to make another pass of the Earth until 2119.

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