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Asteroid danger! Huge space rock rushing towards Earth, NASA reveals
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Asteroid danger! Huge space rock rushing towards Earth, NASA reveals

[ad_1] Could this asteroid pose any risk to the Earth? Here’s what NASA says about this dangerous space rock. NASA says that nearly 100 tons of dust-sized space particles bombard Earth every day. A vehicle-sized asteroid hits Earth's atmosphere once every year, creating a giant fireball although it burns up before reaching the planet's surface. According to NASA, every 2000 years, an asteroid the size of a football field hits Earth and causes significant damage to the area. NASA studies these space rocks with the help of its space and ground-based telescopes such as the NEOWISE telescope. If you're thinking about planet-killing asteroids, they only come along only once every few million years. Although it might not be a planet killer, NASA has warned that a dangerous asteroid is hurtl...
Asteroid today: Monstrous 918-foot space rock nearing Earth today, NASA says
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Asteroid today: Monstrous 918-foot space rock nearing Earth today, NASA says

[ad_1] This huge asteroid Is zooming towards Earth, says NASA. It will come worryingly close to Earth today. Asteroids come in all shapes and sizes, with the largest being 530-kilometer in diameter called Vesta. Others are smaller at around 100-foot and less. Although NASA scientists estimate that an asteroid would have to be about 96 km wide to completely and utterly wipe out life on Earth, smaller asteroids also have the potential to cause damage up to some extent, even destroy vast regions, which will have catastrophic impact on the atmosphere, causing a tragedy of unimaginable proportions. Unlike smaller asteroids which often stray towards Earth, larger space rocks rarely fly past the planet at close distances, but now, NASA has warned that a truly monstrous asteroid is on its way...
Fiery asteroid rushing towards Earth; terrifying rock speeding at a SCORCHING 92115 kmph
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Fiery asteroid rushing towards Earth; terrifying rock speeding at a SCORCHING 92115 kmph

[ad_1] Could this speeding asteroid pose a threat to Earth? NASA has revealed how shockingly close it will come to Earth. In case you didn't know, space is full of celestial objects, out of which only a few have been discovered. Asteroids are some of these mysterious objects. Most of them can be found orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter within the main asteroid belt. Although they are found millions of light years away, some get knocked out of their orbits and make a close trip to Earth. Now, NASA has warned that an astonishing asteroid is on its way. How do they do that? NASA keeps a watch on these asteroids by studying data collected by various telescopes and observatories such as the Pan-STARRS, the Catalina Sky Survey and the NEOWISE telescope.Asteroid 2022 WG1 key detailsNA...
NASA says this asteroid is rushing towards Earth will come terrifyingly close at 439000 km
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NASA says this asteroid is rushing towards Earth will come terrifyingly close at 439000 km

[ad_1] A menacing asteroid is hurtling towards Earth right now! Here’s what NASA said about this space rock. There are several asteroids that make a close approach towards Earth and NASA terms them as Potentially Hazardous if they come within 8 million kilometers of Earth. Although it is not a planet-killer, NASA scientists have warned about a terrifying asteroid that will pass very close to Earth today. So, how close will this space rock pass by and how fast is it going? Check out what NASA has to say.Asteroid 2022 WQ3 detailsNASA has issued an alert against an asteroid named Asteroid 2022 WQ3. This terrifying asteroid is expected to come extremely close to Earth today, November 22. Terrifyingly, its close approach will bring it within just 439000 kilometers of Earth. That is nearly ...
Terrifying stadium-sized asteroid rushing towards Earth rapidly
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Terrifying stadium-sized asteroid rushing towards Earth rapidly

[ad_1] There is cause to worry as NASA has issued an alert against a colossal stadium-sized asteroid which is heading for our planet today. Although small asteroids frequently pass by Earth, they do so safely or most of them burn up in the Earth's atmosphere itself. But how big of an asteroid would have the destructive power to end all life on Earth? Well, NASA scientists estimate that an asteroid would have to be about 96 km wide to completely and utterly wipe out life on Earth.Now, a colossal asteroid is expected to pass by Earth today. Here's what NASA says about this asteroid. Asteroid 2019 OR1Space agencies around the world, including NASA are on alert as a gigantic 770 feet wide is expected to pass by Earth today. In fact, it is so big that its size can be compared to a stadium!...
Speedy asteroid heading for Earth today! NASA says its travelling at a fiery 23852 kmph
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Speedy asteroid heading for Earth today! NASA says its travelling at a fiery 23852 kmph

[ad_1] This speedy asteroid could make its way towards Earth as soon as today! Check out what NASA says about this space rock. After a number of asteroids passed very close to Earth earlier this week, another dangerous space rock could pass by today as we move into the new week. Asteroids have been responsible for some of the biggest events in history. From the Chelyabinsk disaster that claimed many lives to the meteor which caused the extinction of dinosaurs millions of years ago, whenever asteroids have crashed on Earth, they have impacted lives.NASA keeps a watch on these asteroids by studying data collected by various telescopes and observatories such as the Pan-STARRS, the Catalina Sky Survey and the NEOWISE telescope. While some of this tech is in the sky, other is Earth-based. ...
120-foot wide asteroid coming horrifyingly close to Earth; NASA reveals stunning speed
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120-foot wide asteroid coming horrifyingly close to Earth; NASA reveals stunning speed

[ad_1] An asteroid that is around 120-foot wide is on its way to make a terrifyingly close approach to Earth. Know what NASA said. Around 66 million years ago, an asteroid crashed into Earth and ended the age of the dinosaurs! This devastating asteroid crash caused the extinction not just of dinosaurs, but a wide range of other living beings too, including environmental and biotic organisms. It was just one tale filled with terror amongst the total of 1113527 asteroids found so far. However, the terror of asteroid crashes is very much there today for humanity too. Almost on a daily basis, NASA keeps everyone alert about the upcoming planet-killer space rocks such as asteroids and comets. In a recent development, NASA has found a massive 120-foot wide asteroid that is hurtling towards ...
Terrifying 76-foot asteroid, faster than a missile, rushing towards Earth!
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Terrifying 76-foot asteroid, faster than a missile, rushing towards Earth!

[ad_1] An aircraft-sized asteroid could come extremely close to Earth today, NASA has revealed. Know about its speed, distance and more. According to NASA, asteroids can generally be spotted within the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Interaction with a planet's gravitational field, especially as large as Jupiter, can knock the asteroid off-its orbit and send it hurtling in all directions. NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office keeps a check on these Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) for any potential collision with Earth and declares them as Potentially Hazardous Objects if they come within around 8 million kilometers of Earth. The same organization has issued an alert against an asteroid which is all set to pass Earth very closely today.Asteroid 2022 VM2 key detailsNASA's ...
130-foot aircraft-sized asteroid set to approach Earth!
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130-foot aircraft-sized asteroid set to approach Earth!

[ad_1] NASA has warned that a 130-foot asteroid is heading for a rendezvous with Earth! Know about its trajectory, size and distance. NASA has an eye in the sky called NEOWISE, or NASA's Near-Earth Object Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer, which completes its trip around the Sun every 12 months, similar to Earth. The NASA survey telescope takes images throughout its journey which are then stitched together to form a sky-map, according to NASA. This sky-map shows the positions and the brightness of millions of celestial objects in space. NEOWISE also helps scientists keep a watch for any asteroids which could potentially impact the Earth. NASA has now issued an asteroid warning for a similar asteroid which is heading for Earth soon.Asteroid 2022 US14 detailsNASA's Planetary Defense C...
NASA clocks speedy Asteroid 2018 WH at 27846 kmph heading towards Earth; danger ahead?
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NASA clocks speedy Asteroid 2018 WH at 27846 kmph heading towards Earth; danger ahead?

[ad_1] NASA has revealed key information about Asteroid 2018 WH which is hurtling towards a close encounter with Earth today. Earth has been in the firing line of various environmental phenomena these past couple of months. Solar storms, geomagnetic storms, earthquakes and more, have plagued the Earth with every one of them potentially capable of causing mass damage. Asteroids too have been a common sight with at least 30 asteroids passing by in the months of August, September and October, and it seems November is likely to surpass the number. Now, NASA has warned that Asteroid 2018 WH is on its way today. Asteroid 2018 WH infoNASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) is responsible for monitoring the skies and keeping a watch on various Near-Earth Objects (NEOs). If any NE...