Astronomers spot ‘planet killer asteroid’: Is it a threat to Earth?

Three new asteroids have been discovered, one of which astronomers have said could have “a devastating impact on life as we know it” and could potentially lead to a “mass extinction event”. Here’s what we know about ‘2022 AP7’ A team of astronomers has discovered three massive near-Earth asteroids hiding in the glare of the Sun. Of these, one called 2022 AP7 is believed to be the largest planet killer-sized asteroid to be spotted in nearly a decade, and is “potentially hazardous” to Earth.

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