[Marko413]

That distance to the moon comparison actually helps a lot in getting perspective. In that way, the asteroid will “likely” pass at a distance that is 25 times further than the distance from the moon. Yep, I’m not worried.

[cripplecreek]

The graphic I posted (From NASA eyes on the solar system) shows the moon at its current distance which is near Perihelion (closest point) in orbit around the earth. Aphelion (furthest point) is nearly a half million miles.

Light distance to the moon at Aphelion is about 1.5 light seconds.

[21twelve]

IIRC there was an asteroid awhile back that passed by us closer than the moon. Still obviously far enough away - but that is getting pretty close.

I recall one of these that was deemed real close. Although they didn’t see it until AFTER it had gone past us.