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Apollo asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know details
3Apr By adminNo Comments
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Apollo asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know details

[ad_1] In recent months, Asteroids have been passing by Earth in large numbers. Just yesterday, as many as three asteroids passed the planet by a close margin. Two of them were 100 feet wide, making them almost as big as an aircraft. While such space rocks pass Earth closely on many occasions, they are not likely to impact the surface. However, this can change anytime if they interact with the gravitational field of a large planet like Jupiter, which can send them tumbling towards a planet, raising a potential impact scenario. NASA has now revealed that the orbit of another asteroid will bring it close to Earth today, April 3.Also Read: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin Asteroid 2024 FL3According to NASA, Asteroid 2024 FL3 is just one of the many asteroids that revolve a...
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NASA alert: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin; Check speed, size and more
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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...
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Asteroid to pass Earth by just 721,000 km today, reveals NASA; Know how big it is
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Asteroid to pass Earth by just 721,000 km today, reveals NASA; Know how big it is

[ad_1] The first day of April is set to get a celestial visitor in the form of an asteroid. With the help of its advanced ground and space-based telescopes, NASA has shed light on an asteroid that has been observed travelling in its orbit, with a trajectory that will bring it close to Earth today, April 1. Also Read: 8 stellar images of Black Holes captured by NASA Asteroid 2024 FQ3NASA says Asteroid 2024 FQ3 is just one of the millions of asteroids that revolve around the Sun. These space rocks are mostly present in the main asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars. NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS is responsible for keeping an eye on similar celestial objects, and it has revealed that Asteroid 2024 FQ3 will pass Earth today by a distance of 721...
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150-foot asteroid to pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check details
27Mar By adminNo Comments
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150-foot asteroid to pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check details

[ad_1] Earth has been impacted by multiple celestial phenomena in the last few weeks. Along with the vernal equinox, the peak of the solar cycle 25 is approaching which has led to increased solar activity. Additionally, we've also seen numerous asteroid approaches. While these space rocks do not pose a danger like solar storms, they pass Earth very closely, making it imperative to monitor them to predict any potential collision scenarios. With its advanced tech, NASA has shed light on a 150-foot asteroid that is expected to pass Earth by a narrow margin today, March 27.Also Read: Two asteroids set to fly past Earth soon, reveals NASA Asteroid 2024 EA3According to NASA, Asteroid 2024 EA3 is just one of the millions of asteroids that orbit the Sun in the main asteroid belt, which is locat...
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IAU names asteroid named after Indian professor, recognizing his contributions to astronomy
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IAU names asteroid named after Indian professor, recognizing his contributions to astronomy

[ad_1] The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, announced on Friday that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has honored renowned Indian astrophysicist Prof Jayant Murthy by naming an asteroid after him. The asteroid, previously designated as "2005 EX296," has now been officially named "(215884) Jayantmurthy" by the IAU's Working Group on Small Bodies Nomenclature. Positioned between Mars and Jupiter, the asteroid completes one orbit around the Sun every 3.3 years. Prof Murthy's Contributions to the New Horizons MissionProf Murthy, who retired from IIA in 2021 but continues as an Honorary Professor, expressed his joy at the rare recognition. He credited his work with the NASA New Horizons Science Team, particularly focusing on observing the ultraviolet background ra...
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Gigantic 420-foot asteroid to pass Earth soon, reveals NASA; Know how close it will come
22Mar By adminNo Comments
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Gigantic 420-foot asteroid to pass Earth soon, reveals NASA; Know how close it will come

[ad_1] Asteroids have been passing by Earth in abundance. Just a few days ago, as many as four space rocks flew past Earth in one day. While most of these asteroids that pass by Earth closely do not pose any threat to life and property, it is still imperative to track them to minimize the uncertainties around their close approaches. NASA has now revealed details about a 420 feet wide asteroid that will pass Earth by a close margin tomorrow, March 23.Also Read: 60-foot asteroid to pass Earth by 1.03 mn km Asteroid 2024 EU4Asteroid 2024 EU4 is just one of the many space rocks that revolve around the Sun in the main asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars. The responsibility to track and categorize celestial objects such as asteroids and comets falls to NASA's Center ...
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60-foot asteroid to pass Earth by 1.03 mn km, reveals NASA; Know how fast it is approaching
21Mar By adminNo Comments
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60-foot asteroid to pass Earth by 1.03 mn km, reveals NASA; Know how fast it is approaching

[ad_1] NASA says as many as four asteroids passed Earth yesterday, with the biggest of them being nearly 140 feet wide, which is comparable to an aircraft in size. These close approaches by Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) like asteroids serve as a reminder of the constant threat posed by celestial objects and why it is crucial to monitor their trajectories. Using its advanced space and ground-based telescopes, NASA has revealed that another asteroid is expected to fly past Earth tomorrow, March 22. Know all about this close encounter.Also Read: Asteroid Bennu samples collected by NASA have building blocks of life! Asteroid 2024 FK1: DetailsAccording to NASA, this asteroid is just one of the many present in the main asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The Center for ...
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Asteroid Bennu samples collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx have building blocks of life, reveals study
20Mar By adminNo Comments
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Asteroid Bennu samples collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx have building blocks of life, reveals study

[ad_1] NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has delivered an extraordinary revelation with its sample collection from asteroid Bennu, unveiling a treasure trove of clues about the origins of life. Initial studies of the 4.5-billion-year-old sample have uncovered the presence of carbon and water, suggesting that the fundamental components for life on Earth may also exist within this extraterrestrial rock.Ingredients of life discovered in asteroid Bennu samplesThe OSIRIS-REx mission surpassed expectations by not only meeting but exceeding its goal of collecting 60 grams of asteroid material. Bonus material found on the collector head, canister lid, and base has provided scientists with an abundance of material to analyze, promising continued discoveries and revelations about the solar system's forma...
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Asteroid watch: Building-sized asteroid set to pass Earth today by close margin, reveals NASA
19Mar By adminNo Comments
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Asteroid watch: Building-sized asteroid set to pass Earth today by close margin, reveals NASA

[ad_1] NASA says as many as four asteroids passed Earth yesterday and all of them did so by close distances. The biggest of them was Asteroid 2024 BD7 which had a width of almost 140 feet, making it almost as big as an aircraft. Now, the US Space Agency has revealed that just one asteroid has been tracked in its orbit which will make its closest approach to Earth today, March 19. However, it is bigger than all of the asteroids that passed the planet yesterday! From size, speed to distance of approach, know all about this building-sized asteroid.Also Read: 140-foot asteroid predicted to pass Earth - Check details Asteroid 2024 BD7NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS has designated the oncoming asteroid as Asteroid 2024 BD7. This organization is responsible for keeping an ...
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