Asteroid 2022 XN – pressnews

[ad_1] A massive 150-foot asteroid is nearing Earth today at a staggering speed of 39564 kmph, according to NASA. Check distance, other details here. Want to know about the asteroids nearing Earth today? NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory informs about the same every day. Though the asteroids listed by them are not always dangerous for the planet but are categorised under potentially hazardous asteroids because of their large size. A giant asteroid collision with Earth can have disastrous consequences, so much so, that it can even end life on the planet. Notably, the era of dinosaurs ended because of a massive asteroid collision with the planet. Hence, to avoid such dangerous situations, NASA always keeps an eye on the movement of the asteroids.Meanwhile, the space agency has informed a...

[ad_1] NASA says a 150-foot asteroid is on its way towards Earth tomorrow. The asteroid is enormous and is speeding at a fiery rate. Another asteroid is on its way towards Earth tomorrow and it is a big one. In fact, no less than 3 asteroids are set to pass Earth tomorrow. This asteroid has huge potential due to its sheer size and speed and could potentially cause localized destruction if it deviates slightly from its path. To track such asteroids, NASA uses its Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) to work as a survey telescope and scan the sky for Near-Earth Objects. The space agency then uses its ground-based radar to gather precise data about the asteroid's path and its characteristics.Asteroid 2022 XN key detailsNASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office has issued an a...

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150-foot Asteroid 2022 XN nearing Earth today at a staggering speed of 39564 kmph, says NASA

NASA warning! Ginormous 150-foot asteroid set for close encounter with Earth soon