A large asteroid will make an exceptionally close approach to our planet early on July 3, passing just beyond the Moon's average distance from Earth

Named 2004 XP14, it will pass closest to Earth at 0:42 UT on July 3 (12:25 a m EDT or 9:25 pm PDT on July 2)

Even for experienced backyard astronomers, this asteroid will be challenging to spot Those who have an eight-inch or larger aperture telescope with moderate-to-high magnification and are blessed with dark, transparent skies and steady "seeing" may probably have a good chance of catching a glimpse of it

Starry Night users can see its exact location instantaneously Be sure to update your "Comets /Asteroids/Satellites" data, and then simply type "2004 XP14" in the Find pane

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Check out the SPACE com article on how to spot the asteroid: http://www space com/spacewatch/060629_night_sky html

Happy Hunting!

The Starry Night Team

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