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Bus-sized asteroid to pass Earth by a close margin, NASA says; Know details of close encouner

13Dec

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Bus-sized asteroid to pass Earth by a close margin, NASA says; Know details of close encouner

[ad_1] As many as four asteroids passed by Earth yesterday as their orbits brought them dangerously close to the planet. The most notable among them was designated Asteroid 2023 XO1 by NASA, and it was discovered using the space agency's advanced ground and space-based telescopes such as NEOWISE telescope, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Pans-STARRS1 and Catalina Sky Survey. With the help of such advanced tech, NASA has discovered yet another asteroid that is expected to pass Earth by a close margin today, December 13. Know the details of this close encounter with Asteroid 2023 XH7.Asteroid 2023 XH7: Close approach detailsAs per the details revealed by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), Asteroid 2023 XH7 is expected to pass Earth at a distance of j...

43-foot Apollo group asteroid to come as close as 1.6 mn km to Earth, says NASA

12Dec

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43-foot Apollo group asteroid to come as close as 1.6 mn km to Earth, says NASA

[ad_1] In a new development, NASA's Defense Coordination Office (PDCO), responsible for monitoring the skies and watching various Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), has shed light on an asteroid that will pass Earth closely today, December 12. NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has designated this space rock as Asteroid 2023 XO1. The space agency uses its advanced ground and space-based telescopes such as NEOWISE telescope, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Pans-STARRS1 and Catalina Sky Survey to discover, track and categorize these space rocks. Know the details of this close encounter with Asteroid 2023 XO1.Asteroid 2023 XO1: Close approach detailsThe asteroid will pass Earth today, December 12, at a distance of 1.6 million kilometers. It is already rushing ...

Apollo asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA

20Oct

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Apollo asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA

[ad_1] For years, it has been known that the most likely cause of the extinction of dinosaurs was an asteroid impact. The most common theory behind the extinction is the Alvarez hypothesis, which claims that an asteroid struck Earth nearly 65 million years ago and wiped out entire species of dinosaurs. This theory is backed by some proof too as scientists have also discovered its impact crater, known as the Chicxulub crater, buried under the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. As per the hypothesis, the impact of the asteroid would have caused the formation of huge tidal waves and an impact crater almost 140 km wide. Lland material would have splattered into space, changing the Earth into a nuclear winter-like environment, ultimately leading to the demise of dinosaurs. In a new development, NA...

Alert! NASA telescopes find colossal 910-foot asteroid heading towards Earth today

16Jul

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Alert! NASA telescopes find colossal 910-foot asteroid heading towards Earth today

[ad_1] A majority of asteroids can be found in the region of space situated between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars. These celestial bodies follow elliptical paths around the Sun, exhibiting irregular movements and rotations. Their orbits can be influenced by the gravitational force of Jupiter and occasional close encounters with other celestial objects. Resultantly, they may be ejected from the main asteroid belt and redirected onto diverse orbits. Now, NASA reports that one of these monster rocks from the asteroid belt is rushing towards Earth.NASA telescopes have observed a stadium-sized asteroid that is already on its way to make a dangerously close approach towards Earth. This asteroid has been classified as a Potentially Hazardous Object due to its mammoth size and proximity. NASA ...

150-foot Asteroid 2023 MD2 rushing towards Earth, says NASA! Behemoth speeding at 30362 kmph

8Jul

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150-foot Asteroid 2023 MD2 rushing towards Earth, says NASA! Behemoth speeding at 30362 kmph

[ad_1] A new celestial visitor is set to wander into the close proximity of the Earth very soon! It is a giant 150-foot asteroid that has been tracked by the technological instruments deployed by space agencies. Is it dangerous? The United Nations report says that an asteroid that is responsible for the Tunguska event on 30 June 1908 is said to have been some 60 metres in diameter So, do only large asteroids pose a threat to Earth? This misconception has been cleared by a UN report, which explained, by taking the example of a 20 meters large asteroid that disintegrated in the skies over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk on 15 February 2013, that this is not so. As per the data revealed by the US space agency NASA, the impact of energy release was equivalent to around 440000 tons of TNT. R...

390-foot wide Asteroid 2020 NC hurtling towards Earth at 27873 kmph

2Jul

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390-foot wide Asteroid 2020 NC hurtling towards Earth at 27873 kmph

[ad_1] In the last couple of months, several monstrous space rocks have made very close approaches to Earth. From a 700-foot to a 1600-foot giant asteroid, all have caused concern as they are big and got very close to our planet. Thankfully, despite being potentially hazardous, all of them have safely passed the Earth. But this may not be the case every time! Therefore, NASA actively scans space to detect upcoming asteroids and the danger they pose in advance.NASA says that with the help of optical telescopes, it can survey large regions of the sky and detect light from the Sun that is reflected by an object, depending on its size and surface brightness. However, ground-based radar can more precisely track and determine the orbits of asteroids discovered by optical telescopes. It finds ...

NASA’s NEOWISE spacecraft detects 130-foot asteroid rushing towards Earth

1Jul

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NASA’s NEOWISE spacecraft detects 130-foot asteroid rushing towards Earth

[ad_1] A wide array of NASA's technological instruments such as telescopes, ground-based observatories and satellites are contsntly deployed for the potential threat of upcoming asteroids. NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) monitors all near-Earth objects (NEOs), while NEOWISE spacecraft locate potential threats. Notably, NASA's WISE (Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) spacecraft was an infrared-wavelength astronomical space telescope, but it was repurposed in 2013 and it got a new mission and was renamed as NEOWISE. The new misison was to help find near-Earth asteroids and comets.NEOWISE has now detected a giant asteroid named 2023 MB6, which is rushing towards Earth and is anticipated to pass in close proximity. This asteroid is scheduled to approach Earth today, Ju...

House-size Asteroid MH4 speeding towards Earth! Know how close it will come

26Jun

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House-size Asteroid MH4 speeding towards Earth! Know how close it will come

[ad_1] Asteroid 2023 MH4 is racing at a furious speed towards Earth, and according to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, it will make a very close pass. This Asteroid's size is equal to the height of a two-story house, making it 45 feet tall. The asteroid is scheduled to pass by Earth on June 27, as per the NASA report.Asteroid 2023 MH4 detailsAccording to NASA, the asteroid will come the closest to Earth on June 27. It will come as close to Earth as 644,000 miles. Currently, it is moving at a speed of 45629 kilometers per hour. Asteroid 2023 MH4 was discovered as recently as on June 24, 2023. It has been classified as a near-Earth object belonging to the Aten group. It makes one orbit around the Sun in 266 days. Will this asteroid have any serious consequences for Earth? NASA's JPL says...

120-foot asteroid racing towards Earth at 63986 kmph today, NASA says

25Jun

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120-foot asteroid racing towards Earth at 63986 kmph today, NASA says

[ad_1] A colossal asteroid is currently on its way towards Earth, and the alarming part is that it is expected to come dangerously close! As per the information from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, three asteroids are scheduled to make their closest approach to Earth today. Among them is a massive asteroid named 2023 MF1, measuring 120 feet in size. This gigantic space rock is hurtling towards Earth and will pass exceptionally close today, June 25th. Is there cause for concern regarding this upcoming colossal asteroid? Know what NASA said.Danger of asteroid 2023 MF1As per the NASA asteroid tracking data, Asteroid 2023 MF1 will come very close to the Earth today, June 25. It will come as close as 1.2 million miles and it will be travelling at a fearsome speed of 63986 kmph. The asteroi...

Colossal asteroid rushing towards Earth today at great pace, NASA warns

24Jun

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Colossal asteroid rushing towards Earth today at great pace, NASA warns

[ad_1] The presence of asteroids has always raised concerns as they have the potential to collide with our planet, causing substantial damage. Notably, most of these asteroids reside in space between the orbits of the planets Jupiter and Mars. The asteroids orbit the Sun in elliptical paths, they also rotate and move erratically. The gravity of Jupiter and occasional close encounters with other celestial bodies can alter their trajectories, causing them to be ejected from the main asteroid belt and flung into various orbits, including those of other planets like Earth.In order to detect the risk of impact and minimize potential harm, NASA and other space agencies diligently monitor any Potentially Hazardous Objects, including asteroids. Now, a colossal asteroid is all set to make its cl...