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Two asteroids may pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check size, speed and more

4Apr

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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...

NASA alert: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin; Check speed, size and more

2Apr

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NASA alert: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin; Check speed, size and more

[ad_1] In the last few months, asteroid flybys have become a common occurrence. These space rocks, also known as minor planets, are rocky, airless remnants of the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. According to NASA, the current asteroid count is 1,351,400, with most of them revolving around the Sun in the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Now, the US space agency has shed light on three asteroids which have been observed moving towards Earth in their orbit and are expected to pass by the planet today, April 2. Also Read: What are asteroids and how ESA is tracking them Asteroid 2024 FR3NASA has designated the first asteroid to pass Earth today as Asteroid 2024 FR3. It is expected to pass Earth at a distance of just 1.3 mill...

Three asteroids may fly past Earth today, reveals NASA; Check speed, size, distance and more

29Mar

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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...

NASA says three asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today; Check speed, size and more

28Mar

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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 ...

Two asteroids set to fly past Earth soon, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know all about them

26Mar

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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...

Apollo group asteroid predicted to pass Earth within just 3.2 mn km today, reveals NASA

13Mar

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Apollo group asteroid predicted to pass Earth within just 3.2 mn km today, reveals NASA

[ad_1] Yesterday, as many as two asteroids passed Earth by a close margin. Both these space rocks were designated as Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs). Despite their close approaches, these asteroids were predicted not to impact Earth and that is what happened as they flew by harmlessly. But how are these asteroids monitored in the first place? NASA says as soon as its telescopes track a new NEA, the asteroid's observed positions in the sky are tracked by astronomers and reported to the Minor Planet Center. Then, the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) determines its most likely orbit around the Sun by studying the data. Using this technique, NASA has shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth by a close margin today, March 13. Also Read: What are asteroids and how ESA ...

350-foot asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; Know how close it will get

12Mar

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350-foot asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; Know how close it will get

[ad_1] Like previous months, we've seen numerous asteroids fly past Earth in recent weeks. These space rocks come close to the planet when they interact with the gravitational field of a large planet like Jupiter. This entanglement knocks asteroids off their orbits and sends them hurtling towards a planet, raising a potential impact scenario. With the help of its advanced ground and space-based telescopes and satellites, NASA has shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth by a close margin today, March 12. Also Read: 5 asteroids to pass Earth in the coming days Asteroid 2015 FM34: DetailsThe asteroid has been given the designation of Asteroid 2015 FM34 by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). The space rock is travelling in its orbit at a blistering speed o...

NASA says bus-sized asteroid will pass Earth by a close margin today; Know how fast it is travelling

8Mar

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NASA says bus-sized asteroid will pass Earth by a close margin today; Know how fast it is travelling

[ad_1] With the help of its advanced ground and space-based telescopes, NASA has revealed that as many as four asteroids are expected to pass Earth by a close margin today, March 8. Most of these asteroids revolve around the Sun in their orbits but they can come close to the planet on certain occasions. This happens when an asteroid interacts with a large planet's gravitational field which can send it tumbling towards the planet for potential impact. Thus, it is imperative to keep an eye on these asteroids to minimize the uncertainties around their close approaches.Also Read: What are asteroids and how ESA is tracking them Asteroid 2024 EJ2: DetailsThe asteroid has been given the designation of Asteroid 2024 EJ2 by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). It is travelling in...

200-foot asteroid, 3 other asteroids to pass Earth tomorrow, says NASA; Check size, speed and more

7Mar

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200-foot asteroid, 3 other asteroids to pass Earth tomorrow, says NASA; Check size, speed and more

[ad_1] The last 3 days have been rare, with no asteroid passing by Earth. However, that trend is set to break as NASA has shed light on as many as four asteroids that are set to fly past Earth tomorrow, March 8. The space agency further clarified that while these asteroids will come close to Earth, none of them are expected to impact the planet and pose a danger to life or property. That said, their close approaches serve as a reminder of the threat posed by these space rocks and the need to continuously monitor them in their orbits. Check out the details of the upcoming asteroid approaches below. Also Read: What are asteroids and how ESA is tracking them Asteroid 2024 ET1The first asteroid to pass Earth has been designated Asteroid 2024 ET1 by NASA CNEOS. It is expected to pass Earth ...

Bus-sized asteroid to pass Earth by a close margin, says NASA; Know speed, size and more

6Mar

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Bus-sized asteroid to pass Earth by a close margin, says NASA; Know speed, size and more

[ad_1] Throughout the first two months of 2024, we have witnessed multiple asteroid approaches to Earth. However, the last few days broke this trend, with no asteroid passing the planet. Normality is expected to resume tomorrow as yet another asteroid has been designated to pass the planet in close proximity. These close approaches occur when an asteroid interacts with a large planet's gravitational field, which can send it tumbling towards a planet, raising a potential impact scenario. With the help of its advanced tech, the US Space Agency has shed light on another asteroid that is set to pass Earth tomorrow, March 7.Asteroid 2024 EH: Details of close approachNASA says this asteroid has been designated as Asteroid 2024 EH by the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), an organiz...