NASA has predicted it will come within about 12,680 miles, somewhat closer than some man-made satellites, but further out than others like the International Space Station, which orbits at just 240 miles up (Mike Wall, "Mid-Size Asteroid Won't Hit Earth in 2013: NASA," MSNBC.com, Mar. 6, 2012).

This event has caused concern for some and predictions of catastrophic impact. Yet right now it seems nothing will happen. Still, we should realize that the Bible does indicate coming meteoric and other devastation in the book of Revelation. We don't know exactly when it will happen though—but many signs point to our now living in the end time (see our free booklet Are We Living in the Time of the End?). In any case, despite coming calamity at some point, humanity and the earth will survive. For more perspective on this, be sure to read our lead article, "The End of the World: Is It Real, and If So, What Can You Do About It?"