A giant asteroid is to pass perilously close to Earth - on Friday, April 13, 2029.
Scientists said asteroid 2004 MN4 will make the closest fly-by of Earth for an object of its size in recorded history.
The asteroid, the size of three football pitches, will pass between the Earth and the Moon, though astronomers say there is little chance of a collision.
It is expected to pass 22,600 miles from Earth and will probably be visible to the naked eye from Britain, reports Sky News.
It will shine in the sky as a dim, fast-moving star and will be the first asteroid in modern times to be clearly visible from Earth without the aid of a telescope or binoculars.
Scientists said asteroid 2004 MN4 will make the closest fly-by of Earth for an object of its size in recorded history.
The asteroid, the size of three football pitches, will pass between the Earth and the Moon, though astronomers say there is little chance of a collision.
It is expected to pass 22,600 miles from Earth and will probably be visible to the naked eye from Britain, reports Sky News.
It will shine in the sky as a dim, fast-moving star and will be the first asteroid in modern times to be clearly visible from Earth without the aid of a telescope or binoculars.