NASA Scientists: Asteroid Won't Come Close to Hitting Earth

WASHINGTON (WTXL / AP) - A newly-spotted 1,300 foot wide asteroid is not a risk to hit earth. Many initially thought that the chances of it hitting earth were high, but NASA says that the asteroid won't even get close to earth in the next 150 years. The asteroid, named "2014 UR116," was discovered in October and won't be a threat to any planet in our solar system. Officials say that the closest asteroid will get to earth in April 2047, but it will still be about 2.7 million miles away.