Asteroid set to wipe out life on Earth - in 2880

Scientists have discovered more planets with similar conditions to that of Earth

Isobel Markham

A HUGE asteroid spinning at an "impossible" rate is hurtling toward Earth, on track to wipe out human life - but not until March 16, 2880.

Asteroid 1950 DA has a one-in-300 chance of hitting the globe on the appointed day. Although that may sound like slim odds, it is the most likely asteroid to collide with our planet.