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Two asteroids may pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check size, speed and more
4Apr By adminNo Comments
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Two asteroids may pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check size, speed and more

[ad_1] To discover, track and monitor asteroids, NASA has several tech marvels in place. The NEOWISE telescope, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Pans-STARRS1, and Catalina Sky Survey are some of the space and ground-based telescopes and satellites which the space agency uses. Since there is a historical precedent of asteroids impacting Earth and causing cataclysmic damage, it is imperative that we keep an eye on them for any potential impact scenarios. NASA has now revealed that two asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today, April 4.Also Read: 10 breathtaking snapshots of Nebulae captured by NASA Asteroid 2021 FD1: DetailsThe first asteroid to pass Earth today has been designated Asteroid 2021 FD1 by NASA's Object Studies or CNEOS. It is expected to pass Ear...
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Three asteroids may fly past Earth today, reveals NASA; Check speed, size, distance and more
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Three asteroids may fly past Earth today, reveals NASA; Check speed, size, distance and more

[ad_1] NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory continuously provide details of asteroid approaches. Yesterday, on March 28, it predicted three asteroids to pass Earth very close to it. Today, another batch of asteroids is on its way and is set to pass our planet. Keeping track of celestial objects such as asteroids and comets is necessary to protect Earth from the potential danger of impact which could lead to significant damage. Today, three asteroids are projected to pass Earth in close proximity. From size to speed, know all about these close approaches.Asteroid 2024 FK: DetailsNASA says the first asteroid is designated as 2024 FK. This space rock has a width of 94 feet which is equivalent to a large aeroplane. According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid is m...
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NASA says three asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today; Check speed, size and more
28Mar By adminNo Comments
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NASA says three asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today; Check speed, size and more

[ad_1] Just yesterday, 3 asteroids passed Earth by a close margin. While none of them were considered “Potentially Hazardous Asteroids”, the biggest of them was 150 feet wide, making it almost as big as an aircraft. Such close approaches by celestial objects such as asteroids and comets serve as a reminder of the dangerous potential they possess and the need to continuously monitor their trajectories. NASA, with the help of its advanced ground and space-based satellites, has shed light on three asteroids that are expected to pass Earth today, March 28.Also Read: What are asteroids? ESA explains Asteroid 2024 EO3: DetailsNASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS is responsible for computing the trajectories of celestial objects such as asteroids and comets. It also calculates ...
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Two asteroids set to fly past Earth soon, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know all about them
26Mar By adminNo Comments
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Two asteroids set to fly past Earth soon, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know all about them

[ad_1] In the last few weeks, we've seen asteroids pass by Earth on multiple occasions. Although these space rocks revolve around the Sun in their own orbit, interaction with a planet's gravitational field can knock them off course and bring them closer to Earth, as per NASA. These encounters can knock asteroids out of the main belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, and send them tumbling in all directions across the orbits of the other planets. NASA now says that as many as two asteroids have been spotted travelling towards Earth in their orbit and are expected to pass by the planet tomorrow, March 27.Also Read: 5 asteroids may pass Earth in the coming days Asteroid 2024 EA3: DetailsThe first asteroid to pass Earth has been designated Asteroid 2024 EA3 by NASA's Center for Near-E...
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Two asteroids will pass Earth by close margins soon, says NASA; Check speed, size, and other details
27Feb By adminNo Comments
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Two asteroids will pass Earth by close margins soon, says NASA; Check speed, size, and other details

[ad_1] A pair of asteroids have been spotted travelling Earthwards in their orbit by NASA. The US Space Agency issued an alert that both of these space rocks have been designated as Near-Earth Asteroids, and will pass the planet by close margins. These close approaches follow the continuing trend of asteroid flybys in recent months. From size and speed to distance of close approach, know all about these asteroids.asteroid 2024 CE7: DetailsThe first asteroid to pass Earth today has been designated Asteroid 2024 CE7 by NASA CNEOS. It is expected to pass Earth at a distance of just 5.2 million kilometers. As per NASA, it is travelling in its orbit at a speed of 69645 kilometers per hour which is even faster than a space shuttle! In terms of size, is it nearly 120 feet wide, making it almos...
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Asteroid 2024 CL3 to pass Earth at a breakneck 15011 kmph, says NASA; Know how big it is
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Asteroid 2024 CL3 to pass Earth at a breakneck 15011 kmph, says NASA; Know how big it is

[ad_1] NASA says that the orbits of asteroids can be changed by Jupiter's massive gravity and by occasional close encounters with planets like Mars or other objects. These accidental encounters can knock asteroids out of the main belt and hurl them into space in all directions across the orbits of the other planets. One such occurrence is set to take place today, February 23, as one asteroid is expected to pass by Earth. Know the details of this close encounter.Asteroid 2024 CL3: DetailsAn asteroid, given the designation of Asteroid 2024 CL3, is on its way towards Earth and could pass Earth at a very close distance today, February 23. It is one of the two asteroids that are expected to pass by the planet, with the other one being Asteroid 2024 BY15. It is important to note that while bo...
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NASA says Apollo asteroid will pass Earth at a breakneck 27463 kmph today
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NASA says Apollo asteroid will pass Earth at a breakneck 27463 kmph today

[ad_1] NASA defines asteroids as ancient rocky, airless remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. Through various experiments, scientists have known that while asteroids have the potential to cause catastrophic damage if they impact Earth, these objects can also become a resource hub. Space agencies keep a check on the orbits of these space rocks to avoid a potential collision scenario. They have also developed technology to track these space rocks in their orbits, and even deflect them in case a potential impact scenario develops.Using its tech, NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth today, February 9. Know all about this close approach. Asteroid 2024 CJ1: Speed, size, distance, and moreAs per the details...
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130-foot asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; Check speed, size and other details
23Jan By adminNo Comments
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130-foot asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; Check speed, size and other details

[ad_1] There have been many instances of asteroids passing by Earth in the last few weeks. Just yesterday, a 45 feet wide asteroid flew past the planet at a distance of approximately 3 million kilometers. Due to such close calls with asteroids, NASA, ESA, and other space agencies have developed technology to track these space rocks in their orbits, and even deflect them in case a potential impact scenario develops. Using its tech, NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth today, January 23. Know all about this close approach.Asteroid 2021 BL3: Speed, size, distance, and moreAs per the details issued by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid has been designated as Asteroid 2021 BL3. Asteroid 2021 BL3 is expected to pass Earth at a di...
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Asteroid 2024 BM to pass Earth by just a whisker today, reveals NASA; Check size, speed, more
22Jan By adminNo Comments
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Asteroid 2024 BM to pass Earth by just a whisker today, reveals NASA; Check size, speed, more

[ad_1] As per the details issued by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid has been designated as Asteroid 2024 BM. This asteroid is expected to pass Earth at a distance of approximately 3 million kilometers today, January 22. It is already travelling towards Earth in its orbit at 21511 kilometers per hour which is almost as fast as Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)! Is the asteroid dangerous? Check details.Asteroid 2024 BMThis space rock belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, which are Earth-crossing space rocks with semi-major axes larger than Earth's. These asteroids are named after the humongous 1862 Apollo asteroid, discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth in the 1930s. According to NASA, this is not the first time that Astero...
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130-foot asteroid to come as close as 1.5 mn km to Earth; NASA reveals speed, and other details
18Jan By adminNo Comments
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130-foot asteroid to come as close as 1.5 mn km to Earth; NASA reveals speed, and other details

[ad_1] Did you know that not all asteroids have the same composition? According to NASA, the three primary classifications of asteroids are C-type, S-type, and M-type. C-type asteroids, which are composed primarily of carbon-rich substances, are the most frequent. S-type asteroids, which are made up mainly of silicate minerals, are less common. M-type asteroids, which are primarily composed of metal, are the least prevalent. One asteroid, whose composition is still unknown, is set to pass Earth today, January 18. Know all about this close encounter.Asteroid 2024 AP2: DetailsAsteroid 2024 AP2 is expected to pass Earth at a distance of just 1.5 million kilometers and at a speed of 21189 kilometers per hour which is almost as fast as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)! It is impo...
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