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Aircraft-sized asteroid to pass Earth at close quarters, reveals NASA; Check speed, size and more
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Aircraft-sized asteroid to pass Earth at close quarters, reveals NASA; Check speed, size and more

[ad_1] With the help of its advanced technology, NASA has shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth today, February 13. It is one of the many space rocks that will, and some already have, flown past the planet in recent weeks. While these asteroids can sometimes come even closer to Earth than the Moon, most of them do not pose any threat and pass by relatively safely. Still, the space agencies continue to monitor their orbits for any potential collision scenarios. Know all about the close encounter with the asteroid today.Asteroid 2024 CB1: DetailsAsteroid 2024 CB1 is expected to pass Earth at a distance of just 1.4 million kilometers and at a speed of 63174 kilometers per hour which is almost as fast as a space shuttle! It is important to note that while it has been term...