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In reply to the discussion: Bright fireball reported in skies over San Francisco Bay Area [View all]AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)44. Well, there is a minute chance of Apophis striking in 2029(or '36).....
So there's that I suppose. Still don't think this one poses any real threat; NASA may be underfunded, but I highly doubt we'd be totally blindsided: It's about as likely as any given person in the U.S. being struck by lightning this year; which is to say, extremely unlikely.
OTOH, I agree on this, though: it really wouldn't hurt to be prepared.
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A couple more and I think it's time to think a little more seriously about the possibilities.
StrictlyRockers
Feb 2013
#21
That thing lasted all of 3 seconds. Come on up to Big Bear on a moonless night.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#65
Back in early January my Wife and I were coming into Las Vegas from the north on our way
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#71