'Lost' but rediscovered asteroid to fly between moon and Earth tonight

Astronomers discovered asteroid 2010 WC9 on Nov. 30, 2010. However, it soon faded from view and was lost. But now it’s back, and it’s going to whiz past Earth between Monday and Tuesday.

Astronomers estimate the asteroid to be 71 metres

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