%2d outputs a decimal (integer) number that fills at least 2 character spaces, padded with empty space. %6.2f outputs a floating point number that fills at least 6 character spaces (including the decimal separator), with exactly 2 digits after the ., padded with empty space. Good for dollar and pound currency amounts.
Asteroid hurtles towards earth. Scientists were today, January 4th, 2014, warning of a possible asteroid collision with the Earth.
Story highlights. 1  In September, a large asteroid passed close by our planet. 2  The asteroid, 2013 TV135, was discovered this month. 3  NASA says there is very little chance of it posing a threat to Earth.  Someday a massive asteroid will wreak havoc on Earth, but that is likely millions of years away.