Asteroid twice the size of the Western Wall to pass Earth on Jerusalem Day - NASA
The asteroid was originally going to be measured with the Beit Hamikdash, aka the ancient First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, per the birthday wishes of the writer's father (happy birthday, dad!).
An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.(photo credit: PIXABAY)ByAARON REICH