An Ancient Comet
Believed to be over 4 billion years old is headed towards the Earth.
The Massive Comet
Is at least 80 miles across, making it twice the width of Rhode Island.
It’s Currently
Speeding towards the Earth at 22,000 miles per hour.
It’s Hurtling Inward
From the edge of our solar system. Luckily, we won’t have to worry about the comet impacting the Earth.
Astronomers Say It Will Never
Pass closer than 1 billion miles from the Sun. That’s a little farther than the distance between the Earth and Saturn.
The Ancient Comet
Is expected to pass that close to the Earth sometime in 2031.