Earth is being stalked by a giant ‘Trojan asteroid’ and humans could visit it, scientists confirm
This is only the second asteroid to be spotted sharing Earth's orbit.
The researchers think it's close enough to be visited by humans one day.
Trojan asteroids are known for sharing their orbit with a planet.
Asteroids like this were first spotted around Jupiter and were named after figures from the Trojan War.
Only one other Trojan asteroid has been spotted around Earth.
Scientists spotted the new Trojan candidate on December 12, 2020.
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