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Aircraft-sized asteroid poses grave danger in a close encounter with Earth!
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Aircraft-sized asteroid poses grave danger in a close encounter with Earth!

[ad_1] Although asteroids are in elliptical orbits far out in space, these rocks also rotate, sometimes quite erratically in their orbit. Interaction with the gravitational field of a planet can cause asteroids to deviate from their trajectory and impact a planet like Earth. These space rocks are usually made up of rocks, but they can also be made of metals such as nickel and iron, or even clay. The increasing proximity of asteroids to Earth makes it imperative for space agencies to continuously monitor them.In response to an approaching asteroid today, NASA has issued a warning. Know the asteroid's details here. Asteroid 2006 HX57 detailsIt has been reported by NASA that the asteroid, identified as Asteroid 2006 HX57, is close to Earth, traveling at 39655 kilometers per hour. It will m...
Asteroids zooming towards Earth on May 1! One is a 100-foot monster, other two are 45-foot giants: NASA
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Asteroids zooming towards Earth on May 1! One is a 100-foot monster, other two are 45-foot giants: NASA

[ad_1] May 1, 2023 will see three asteroids approaching Earth and they will get very close. Out of these three asteroids, one is as large as 100-foot while the other two are 45-foot and 46-foot wide. According to NASA, any asteroid that comes within 4.6 million miles or 7.5 million kilometers of Earth, or is larger than approximately 150 meters, is considered potentially dangerous.Therefore, in order to stay alert and be prepared to avoid any such incidents and situations where human lives can be lost, NASA keeps an eye on the movement of asteroids, their speed, how close will they come to Earth, and more. The space organisation uses its telescopes and observatories like NEOWISE to track and study asteroids. It also uses a variety of ground based telescopes like Atacama Large Millimeter...
147-foot asteroid 2023 HW5 nearing Earth today; NASA reveals its speed, distance, more
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147-foot asteroid 2023 HW5 nearing Earth today; NASA reveals its speed, distance, more

[ad_1] We don't get to know about all the space objects that fly close to planet Earth. Though NASA does reveal information about spectacular celestial events taking place in space, like planet Jupiter being seen alongside various other planets in the night sky and other activities taking place in space, but details regarding other objects are mostly not widely dispensed to the general public. However, the US space agency does make sure that people are informed of certain threats like asteroids approaching Earth. It provides all the details like size, distance to Earth, speed, and more. Now, according to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), two gigantic asteroids are travelling towards planet Earth today, April 29, 2023.Asteroid 2023 HW5According to CNEOS, the asteroid 2023 HW5 some ...
NASA says 2 MASSIVE asteroids, including one that is 55-foot wide, nearing Earth today
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NASA says 2 MASSIVE asteroids, including one that is 55-foot wide, nearing Earth today

[ad_1] After 4 gigantic asteroids including one that is 1500-foot, dubbed 2006 HV5, passed Earth on Wednesday, there are two other asteroids (though not that massive!) in the queue nearing the planet today, April 27, 2023. Are these asteroids dangerous? Well, not all the objects in outer space nearing Earth, including asteroids and comets, pose a threat to the planet. The only time of concern will be when these objects are too large and the chances of their collision with planet Earth are very high. Also, these asteroids have a nasty habit of coming in out of the Sun and the glare prevents space agencies like NASA from locating them till they are almost near Earth. By then, it may be too late to take any action to stop them.In the case of the two asteroids nearing Earth today, the dange...
Jet-sized asteroid approaching Earth TODAY! NASA says size is 58-foot and speed 28119 kmph
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Jet-sized asteroid approaching Earth TODAY! NASA says size is 58-foot and speed 28119 kmph

[ad_1] There are almost 1.9 million asteroids which are 1KM or larger and millions of other space rocks in space, according to NASA. Despite this massive number, asteroids rarely threaten Earth and even when they approach Earth for close approach, most of them burn up in the atmosphere itself without causing any harm to the planet. Just yesterday, a massive 1500-foot wide asteroid, that is nearly as big as a bridge, passed Earth at an extremely close distance.NASA has now warned that another asteroid is on its way, and it could make its closest approach to the planet today. Asteroid 2023 HU4 detailsThe asteroid, given the designation of Asteroid 2023 HU4, will make its closest approach to Earth today, April 27, at a distance of 528,000 kilometers, which is just further away from the Moo...
90-foot, 88-foot asteroids zooming towards Earth at mind boggling speed, reveals NASA
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90-foot, 88-foot asteroids zooming towards Earth at mind boggling speed, reveals NASA

[ad_1] Tuesday, April 25, 2023, will witness four asteroids approaching very close to planet Earth. Out of these four asteroids, two are as large as 90-foot and 88-foot. Will these asteroids be dangerous to the planet? No, not all the objects in outer space nearing Earth, including asteroids, pose a threat to the planet. The only time of concern will be when these objects are too large and the chances of their collision with planet Earth is very high. In the case of these asteroids, the danger is not serious even though they will be getting too close to Earth for comfort. Problem now is that these asteroids are too close to Earth to do anything about any of them. If discovered on time, steps can be taken.Therefore, in order to stay alert and be prepared to avoid such incidents and situa...
120-foot Asteroid 2023 HV2 nearing Earth today at a stunning 91044 kmph, says NASA
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120-foot Asteroid 2023 HV2 nearing Earth today at a stunning 91044 kmph, says NASA

[ad_1] Among all the objects revolving around in the universe, not all are considered hazardous. However, asteroids, which are dubbed as near Earth objects, can sometimes be dangerous for the planet depending upon their size. It is even believed that the collision of a huge asteroid with asteroid is the reason behind the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species. And today, Sunday, April 23, a 120-foot asteroid is all set to make a close approach to planet Earth. Here is what NASA has informed about the monstrous rock.Asteroid 2023 HV2: Speed, distance, and moreThe US space agency has raised a concern informing that a gigantic 120-foot asteroid is rapidly approaching Earth today. This asteroid will come very close to the planet, but is likely to pass by. However, it is travelli...
Double asteroid flyby today! 2 monster rocks speeding towards Earth, warns NASA
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Double asteroid flyby today! 2 monster rocks speeding towards Earth, warns NASA

[ad_1] A number of asteroids pass close to the Earth almost every day, but only a few of them pose risk to humanity. Today, NASA has issued a warning that two dangerous asteroids are ready to make their close approach to Earth. According to CNEOS data, the first asteroid, named 2023 HK, which is about 42-foot in size, roughly the size of a bus, is moving at a rapid speed of 57338 kilometres per hour. The second asteroid, named 2023 HJ, a 34-foot space rock, is rushing towards Earth at a speed of 33031 kilometres per hour. Despite their small sizes, you may be wondering why scientists are focusing on these asteroids.The main concern issue is the proximity of asteroids to Earth. As per NASA's asteroid data tracking webpage, asteroid 2023 HJ will approach Earth at a distance of merely 1.17...
Two HUGE asteroids zooming towards Earth today! First is 110 feet, 2nd 250 feet, says NASA
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Two HUGE asteroids zooming towards Earth today! First is 110 feet, 2nd 250 feet, says NASA

[ad_1] Sunday, April 16 will be witnessing two massive asteroids zooming towards planet Earth. One of the asteroids is as big as 250 feet, which is as large as a building, while the other is 110 feet. NASA, via Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), has informed about these asteroids along with others that will be nearing the planet in coming days. Wondering how close these asteroids will come to the planet and at what speed? Here is all NASA has informed about the same.250-foot asteroid 2020 BV14The massive 250-foot asteroid named 2020 BV14 is all set to fly past planet Earth on today, April 16. According to the details provided by NASA's JPL, this building-sized asteroid called 2020 BV14 will make its closest approach to Earth at a distance of 6.81 million kilometers and is travelling at a ...
MEGA ALERT! 250-foot asteroid zooming towards Earth at 29376 kmph, says NASA
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MEGA ALERT! 250-foot asteroid zooming towards Earth at 29376 kmph, says NASA

[ad_1] How fascinated are you of space and the objects in it? From galaxies to planets to asteroids and meteors, there are a lot of things to explore. Researchers and scientists are keeping a close eye on each and every object possible to collect some new information. Similarly, scientists also track objects which can be dangerous for planet Earth. One such object is an asteroid. NASA, via Jet Propulsion Laboratory also informs about the asteroids that are zooming towards the planet. And as per the latest details, a 250-foot giant rock is on its way to Earth. Here is all you need to know.250-foot asteroid 2020 BV14The massive 250-foot asteroid named 2020 BV14 is all set to fly past planet Earth on Sunday, April 16. According to the details provided by NASA's JPL, this building-sized ast...