NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. Scientist have been anticipating the asteroid 's passing for a few years . Images of it should compare well to those shot by spacecraft , NASA says . The asteroid `` sailed harmlessly '' past the Earth , albeit 3.6 million away .
NEW : Asteroid 1998 QE2 will next pass the Earth in 2028 . Scientist have been anticipating the asteroid 's passing for a few years . Images of it should compare well to those shot by spacecraft , NASA says . The asteroid `` sailed harmlessly '' past the Earth , albeit 3.6 million away .