A Second Asteroid in Three Weeks Will Pass
Between Earth and the Moon Just Days
After Discovery

For the second time in just three weeks, an asteroid the size of a house will pass between the Earth and the Moon just days after its discovery, causing consternation across the globe. Asteroid 2017 BX, nicknamed Rerun in honor of the beloved, late actor Fred Berry, will make its close approach just before midnight Eastern on Tuesday night. Just a few hours before, at 5:30 PM EST, Slooh will point their telescopes in the Canary Islands toward the skies to catch a glimpse of the asteroid as it approaches. During the broadcast, Slooh Astronomers will be on hand to answer questions about the newly discovered asteroid. They’ll discuss its size, speed and makeup, while also exploring why smaller asteroids like Rerun and its larger cousin so often go undetected until just days before they reach their closest point to the planet.

You can go to Slooh.com to join and watch this live broadcast, snap and share your own photos during the event, chat with audience members and interact with the hosts, and personally control Slooh’s telescopes.

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