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This frightening 150-foot wide asteroid just buzzed Earth; NASA says 4 other asteroids coming
3Sep By adminNo Comments
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This frightening 150-foot wide asteroid just buzzed Earth; NASA says 4 other asteroids coming

[ad_1] After the safe passage of a frightening 150-foot wide giant asteroid, NASA has issued a warning for four more asteroids. Here’s the list. While on one hand NASA is preparing to launch the Artemis I spacecraft to pave the way for a crewed flight test and future human lunar exploration, on the other, a massive 150-foot wide asteroid just passed the Earth from very close quarters. NASA revealed that an asteroid named 2022 QO31 made its closest approach of around 3.32 million miles to Earth today. Thankfully, Earth escaped the terror of this potentially hazardous asteroid, but it seems like this peace of mind will not last long. As soon as this asteroid skipped past the Earth, NASA has issued a warning about another four a...
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Beware! Gigantic killer asteroid hurtling towards the Earth today, says NASA; Will it strike us?
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Beware! Gigantic killer asteroid hurtling towards the Earth today, says NASA; Will it strike us?

[ad_1] 2022 QO31, a 150-foot wide asteroid, is going to make its closest approach to the Earth today, September 3, according to NASA and can pose a horrific threat to us. What is the likelihood of a strike? Find out. The asteroid troubles have been brewing for the Earth for a while now. Last month, the Earth luckily survived some close calls where asteroids just flew past our planet at a distance of a couple million kilometers, some even less. And in case you think these distances are too big to be concerning, just know that the asteroids themselves travel at a speed between 24,000-50,000 kmph. A few million kilometers can be covered in days, especially if it deviates from its path and heads for Earth. And this is why NASA sc...
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Deadly consequences! Our Moon is drifting away from the Earth!
1Sep By adminNo Comments
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Deadly consequences! Our Moon is drifting away from the Earth!

[ad_1] The Moon is moving away from the Earth at the rate of 3.78 centimeters (1.5 inches) per year. While that might not seem like a lot, it can have deadly consequences for us. Know what they are. The Moon is a very special celestial companion of the Earth. Its role is not just to illuminate at night and give the Earth some light. The Moon helps the planet and us in many ways from tidal bulge to Earth's tilt and slowing down the planet's rotation. In fact, life would have been near to impossible had the Moon not been there Yet, the terrifying fact is that the Moon is drifting away from the Earth. And if that happens, life on Earth might collapse entirely. Read on to know why the Moon is drifting away and how that can impact...
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NASA video shows STRANGE solar eclipse on Mars; It is nothing like on Earth
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NASA video shows STRANGE solar eclipse on Mars; It is nothing like on Earth

[ad_1] NASA footage from various exploration missions of Mars highlight how strange and eerie solar eclipses on the red planet are. They are nothing like what we have seen on Earth. We all know about solar eclipses and many of us have also experienced them here on Earth. The phenomena takes place when the Moon comes in front of the Sun and casts its shadow on the Earth. We have all seen the visuals of daytime turning dark when the solar eclipse happens. However, solar eclipse is not at all the same on Mars. Over the years, NASA has captured various footage of the Martian solar eclipses and the videos are not only strange and eerie but they also offer a sense of surrealism. So, how do they differ and more importantly, why do t...
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Solar storms can wreak havoc on Earth from blind side of the Sun
30Aug By adminNo Comments
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Solar storms can wreak havoc on Earth from blind side of the Sun

[ad_1] Even though the weather forecaster systems on Earth have become more advanced and powerful, yet they still don't know what goes on on the far side of the Sun. And if a powerful solar storm brews there, it can quickly be disastrous for us. Today, agencies like NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) observe the Sun continuously to predict when the next solar storm can hit the Earth. This prediction time helps us in shutting down satellites, turning off the power grids and sensitive instruments as well as sending out warnings in case a powerful storm strikes the planet. But the system which gives us the assurance of keeping us safe is not really fool-proof. In fact, its prediction capabilities exi...
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Plane-sized asteroid to make closest approach on Aug 31, says NASA; scary space rock is a huge 130-ft wide
29Aug By adminNo Comments
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Plane-sized asteroid to make closest approach on Aug 31, says NASA; scary space rock is a huge 130-ft wide

[ad_1] NASA has warned that a massive 130-foot wide Asteroid 2022 QX 1 will make its closest approach towards Earth on August 31. Here's all you need to know. Earth may face a bit of a danger from this upcoming space rock hurtling along in space at terrifying speed! Fortunately, Earth has escaped two massive "potentially hazardous" asteroids after they made their closest approach towards Earth recently. A 130-foot-sized Asteroid 2022 QX4 and another 100-foot Asteroid passed our planet at a marginal distance. But the fear of these horrific space rocks is not over yet! The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a warning that another massive airplane-sized space rock, asteroid 2022 QX1, will reach its c...
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Scary Asteroid Parade on way this weekend! Is Earth in danger? NASA reveals all about these horrific space rocks
27Aug By adminNo Comments
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Scary Asteroid Parade on way this weekend! Is Earth in danger? NASA reveals all about these horrific space rocks

[ad_1] NASA has warned about the asteroids hurtling towards Earth. Do they pose danger? Know all here. In recent times, Earth has narrowly escaped the terror posed by asteroids that have flown by very close to our planet. Though none of these asteroids has hit the Earth, still they pose a threat due to their close proximity to our planet. In fact, just a few weeks ago, a smaller asteroid had impacted Earth, but it was too small to cause any damage. However, the threat is not over yet! NASA has warned that there will be four such asteroids larger than 100 feet in size that will be making close approaches to Earth this weekend. In effect, it will be an asteroid parade for skywatchers. However, do they pose any threat to Earth s...
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BEWARE! A 100-foot wide Killer asteroid is heading towards the Earth, says NASA
24Aug By adminNo Comments
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BEWARE! A 100-foot wide Killer asteroid is heading towards the Earth, says NASA

[ad_1] 2022 QP3, a 100-foot wide asteroid, is going to make its closest approach to the Earth on August 28, according to NASA and can pose a horrific threat to us. What is the likelihood of a strike? Find out. NASA has just reported an issue of concern. It says that a 100-foot wide asteroid is heading towards the Earth. The massive asteroid is expected to make its closest approach to the Earth on August 28 and there is a slight risk that it might deviate from its path and move towards our planet due to the Earth's gravitational pull. At its size, if the asteroid did strike the planet, it could cause a terrible disaster. Not only would it flatten tens of kilometers of land, the shockwaves will cause damage hundreds of kilomete...
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NASA plans to protect Earth against asteroid impact; here is how
23Aug By adminNo Comments
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NASA plans to protect Earth against asteroid impact; here is how

[ad_1] What would happen if an asteroid was going to strike Earth? Could anyone save us? Check out this NASA plan to protect Earth against asteroid impact. Earth's orbit has been bombarded with asteroid flybys this month, with more than 35 asteroids just whizzing past Earth one by one and more on the way. Although these asteroids have passed by Earth safely, there will come a time when one of them would be on course for impact with Earth. Just last year, a humongous 525-feet asteroid flew so close past Earth that it caused a panic among scientists. Well, someone is keeping a close watch on all this activity- NASA. NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office has the responsibility of keeping a check on the Near-Earth Objects ...
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