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As per the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's asteroid database browser, a large asteroid nearly twice the size of the Empire State Building in New York will fly past Earth on Thursday.&nbsp;

Known as 2010 RJ53, the asteroid is approximately 774 meters in diameter will zoom past the planet today.

The asteroid will pass by approximately 366,000 kilometres away from the planet, which means that it will be closer to earth than the moon.

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However, it is very unlikely that 2010 RJ53 will impact the Earth.&nbsp;

NASA has already declared the planet free of any risk of an asteroid impact for the next century.

Researchers and astronomers around the world, including NASA, monitor nearby asteroids and calculate their trajectory.

This is to see if they pose any threat.&nbsp; 
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As per the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's asteroid database browser, a large asteroid nearly twice the size of the Empire State Building in New York will fly past Earth on Thursday.

As per the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's asteroid database browser, a large asteroid nearly twice the size of the Empire State Building in New York will fly past Earth on Thursday. Known as 2010 RJ53, the asteroid is approximately 774 meters in diameter will zoom past the planet today. The asteroid will pass by approximately 366,000 kilometres away from the planet, which means that it will be closer to earth than the moon. Also read | Guam boosts reproductive rights by clearing path for 'tele-abortion' However, it is very unlikely that 2010 RJ53 will impact the Earth. NASA has already declared the planet free of any risk of an asteroid impact for the next century. Researchers and astronomers around the world, including NASA, monitor nearby asteroids and calculate their trajectory. This is to see if they pose any threat.

Asteroid, twice the size of Empire State building, rushing towards earth

Neil Peart, the legendary drummer for the popular Canadian rock band 'Rush', has died at age 67.&nbsp;

Peart was fighting with brain cancer for the last three years and breathed his last on January 7.&nbsp;

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'Rush', the band he played with for 45 years, confirmed the news on the Twitter and wrote, "It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and bandmate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and a half year battle with brain cancer ..." 
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The drummer was renowned for his technical proficiency, and his live performances. Peart was born on Sept. 12, 1952, in Ontario, Canada and went on to join 'Rush' at the age of 22, making his debut with the band on their 1975 album 'Fly By Night'. 
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Neil Peart, the legendary drummer for the popular Canadian rock band 'Rush', has died at age 67. Peart was fighting with brain cancer for the last three years and breathed his last on January 7.

Neil Peart, the legendary drummer for the popular Canadian rock band 'Rush', has died at age 67. Peart was fighting with brain cancer for the last three years and breathed his last on January 7. Neil Peart September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020 pic.twitter.com/NivX2RhiB8 — Rush (@rushtheband) January 10, 2020 × 'Rush', the band he played with for 45 years, confirmed the news on the Twitter and wrote, "It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and bandmate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and a half year battle with brain cancer ..." The drummer was renowned for his technical proficiency, and his live performances. Peart was born on Sept. 12, 1952, in Ontario, Canada and went on to join 'Rush' at the age of 22, making his debut with the band on their 1975 album 'Fly By Night'.

Rush drummer Neil Peart dead at 67

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