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Asteroid to come closer than the Moon! NASA raises alert about flyby today
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Asteroid to come closer than the Moon! NASA raises alert about flyby today

[ad_1] A scary 160-foot asteroid named Asteroid 2023 DZ2 is rushing towards Planet Earth to make an uncomfortable close approach at a mind numbing speed, warns NASA. NASA tech and calculations have revealed that Asteroid 2023 DZ2 is set to come closer to Earth than the Moon! It can be known that the distance between Earth and the Moon is around 239000 miles. According to the information provided by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the 160-foot gigantic space rock will make its closest approach to our planet at a distance of a mere 10900 miles or 175000 kilometers.Wondering about the speed at which the terrifying asteroid is travelling and how dangerous it can be? According to CNEOS, The airplane sized asteroid is moving at a speed of 28008 kilometers per hour or 7.78 kilometer pe...
Monstrous asteroid to come closer than the Moon; NASA issues ALERT
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Monstrous asteroid to come closer than the Moon; NASA issues ALERT

[ad_1] NASA keeps a close eye on asteroids that pass near Earth, as these objects have the potential to be dangerous. Most asteroids can be found in the region of the solar system located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, known as the asteroid belt. However, some asteroids also have orbits that bring them closer to Earth. In recent years, there have been several close calls with asteroids that have passed close to our planet. However, due to the early detection and monitoring of these asteroids, scientists have been able to determine that they pose no danger to Earth.NASA has now revealed that a similar asteroid is all set to pass the planet and it will do so at a distance closer than the Moon! Here's what the space agency said. Information about Asteroid 2023 DZ2NASA has warned t...