[kidd]

During its closest approach, the asteroid will fly about 8.8 lunar distances from Earth

If I were able to shoot this asteroid (and if I had planned ahead), the bullet would take over a month to reach the target. Not really all that close

[Mich Patriot]

"If I were able to shoot this asteroid (and if I had planned ahead), the bullet would take over a month to reach the target. Not really all that close"

Which means even if you shoot NOW, you'd hit it after it has passed Earth. Like shooting it in the BACK as it's leaving. You COWARD! :)