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Gigantic 110-foot Asteroid 2022 QZ6 to zoom past Earth on Wednesday
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Gigantic 110-foot Asteroid 2022 QZ6 to zoom past Earth on Wednesday

[ad_1] A gigantic 110 feet wide asteroid named Asteroid 2022 QZ6 is expected to zoom past Earth tomorrow- Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know. Nasa defines asteroids as rocky, airless remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. Most of them can be found orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter within the main asteroid belt. Asteroids come in all shapes and sizes, with the largest being nearly 530 kilometers in diameter called Vesta. Earth is being bombarded with asteroids this year. August alone has seen more than 35 asteroids passing by Earth closely. Now, another one is on its way.Asteroid 2022 QZ6 to zoom past EarthA 110 feet wide asteroid named Asteroid 2022 QZ6 is exp...
NASA warning: Asteroid 2017 BU to come terrifyingly close to Earth today! Clocked at 25200 kmph
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NASA warning: Asteroid 2017 BU to come terrifyingly close to Earth today! Clocked at 25200 kmph

[ad_1] Asteroid 2017 BU will pass Earth at a terrifyingly close distance today, August 29. Here's what NASA says about the asteroid. August has witnessed numerous asteroid flybys. According to NASA, more than 35 asteroids have already flown past Earth this month. Some have been too close for comfort. Continuing this pattern, another asteroid named Asteroid 2017 BU will pass Earth today, August 29 at a terrifyingly close distance. This space rock is not expected to impact with Earth, however that could change if the asteroid's trajectory changes due to the pull by Earth's gravitational field. Here's what NASA says about the asteroid.Asteroid 2017 BU to come terrifyingly close to Earth todayAsteroid 2017 BU is one of two astero...
Huge 140-foot asteroid hurtling towards Earth today. NASA issues warning
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Huge 140-foot asteroid hurtling towards Earth today. NASA issues warning

[ad_1] NASA has warned that a huge 140 feet asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QX4 will come very close to Earth today, August 29. It is a scary and massive asteroid with a huge potential for destruction. As many as 3 asteroids just passed Earth by a close margin over the weekend. These asteroids, named Asteroid 2022 QP4, Asteroid 2022 QQ4 and Asteroid 2022 QP3, flew past Earth at staggering speeds. Fortunately, these asteroids missed the Earth by a few million kilometers, which is considered a close shave in astronomical terms. Now, another asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QX4 is set to fly past Earth today, August 29.Asteroid 2022 QX4 to fly past Earth today, August 29The Asteroid 2022 QX4 is already on its way towards Earth. It is...
40-foot killer Asteroid 2022 QP4 zooming past Earth today! Speed will astonish you
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40-foot killer Asteroid 2022 QP4 zooming past Earth today! Speed will astonish you

[ad_1] NASA has warned that 40 feet wide Asteroid 2022 QP4 will zoom past Earth today, August 26. Here's what you need to know. Earth's atmosphere has been showered with asteroids this month with more than 35 asteroids already missing Earth by a close margin. Although none of the asteroids have crashed on Earth, they still pose a threat due to their close proximity with Earth. Now, NASA has warned that another asteroid will zoom past Earth closely today. The asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QP4 is already on its way towards Earth.Asteroid 2022 QP4 to zoom past EarthNearly 40 feet in width, Asteroid 2022 QP4 is almost as wide as a bus. It is expected to zoom past Earth closely today at 21:45 UTC time. According to NASA, the aster...
Asteroid 2022 QX4, clocked at 31644kmph, to fly past Earth SOON! And NASA issues warning
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Asteroid 2022 QX4, clocked at 31644kmph, to fly past Earth SOON! And NASA issues warning

[ad_1] NASA has issued a warning that Asteroid 2022 QX4 will fly past Earth on August 29. Here's what we know. NASA has issued a warning that an asteroid will fly past Earth on August 29. The asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QX4, will miss Earth by just a few million kilometers. According to scientists, this asteroid could cause massive damage on Earth if it deviates from its orbit due to the pull of Earth's gravitational field. Here's what we know about Asteroid 2022 QX4.Asteroid 2022 QX4According to NASA, Asteroid 2022 QX4 is nearly as big as an aeroplane, at a width of 140 feet. The asteroid is expected to just miss Earth at a distance of 1.83 million kilometers on August 29. The Asteroid 2022 QX4 has been clocked at a stagge...
DANGER! 110-foot Asteroid 2022 QP3 heading for Earth
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DANGER! 110-foot Asteroid 2022 QP3 heading for Earth

[ad_1] A massive 110 feet wide asteroid named Asteroid 2022 QP3 is heading for Earth. Here’s what we know about it. NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office has issued a warning against Asteroid 2022 QP3 which will fly past Earth on August 28.Story: Yet another asteroid is on its way towards Earth. Asteroid sightings have been a common occurrence these past few weeks with at least a dozen asteroids passing by Earth closely in the last 2 weeks alone. NASA has warned that another asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QP3 is already on its way towards Earth and will make its closest approach to the planet on August 28. Asteroid 2022 QP3 to zoom past EarthAccording to NASA, Asteroid 2022 QP3 will zoom past Earth on August 28. Asteroi...
DANGER! 100-foot Asteroid 2022 QQ4 hurtling towards Earth; NASA reveals date, time
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DANGER! 100-foot Asteroid 2022 QQ4 hurtling towards Earth; NASA reveals date, time

[ad_1] 100 foot wide Asteroid 2022 QQ4 will just miss Earth on August 27, says NASA. Here’s what we know about it. huge 100 foot wide asteroid is heading for Earth. NASA issued a warning that the asteroid is on its way to Earth, but will just about miss the planet on August 26. The asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QQ4 by NASA, is nearly the size of an aeroplane and could potentially hit Earth if it deviates from its path. NASA is continuously monitoring the skies for any asteroids that may potentially come too close to Earth and it has red-flagged the Asteroid 2022 QQ4.Will Asteroid 2022 QQ4 hit Earth?NASA has said that Asteroid 2022 QQ4 is heading for a close approach with Earth. It is travelling at a blistering speed of nearly...
NASA warns of asteroid heading for close encounter with Earth on August 26
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NASA warns of asteroid heading for close encounter with Earth on August 26

[ad_1] NASA has warned that an asteroid named Asteroid 2022 QP4 is headed towards Earth with the close encounter happening tomorrow, August 26. Here’s what we know. Yet another asteroid is coming towards Earth It's been a few weeks of frequent asteroid flybys and another one is set to pass Earth closely. NASA has warned that a 40 feet asteroid named Asteroid 2022 QP4 is headed for Earth and will just miss the planet by a few million kilometers. August has been a month full of asteroids buzzing the planet at close quarters.Asteroid 2022 QP4 to just miss Earth on August 26NASA has warned that Asteroid 2022 QP4 is heading for Earth, but will whizz past the planet at 21:45 UTC time tomorrow, August 26. The asteroid is travelling ...
NASA WARNING! Asteroid 2022 QR, clocked at a fiery 31000kmph; it will just miss Earth TODAY
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NASA WARNING! Asteroid 2022 QR, clocked at a fiery 31000kmph; it will just miss Earth TODAY

[ad_1] NASA has issued a warning that an asteroid named Asteroid 2022 QR will just about miss Earth today as it flies by. Here's what we know about it. Asteroid flybys have been a frequent occurrence these past few weeks with over 35 asteroids just missing Earth by a close distance. People who are interested in astronomy can take out their telescopes to watch these celestial bodies fly past Earth. However, these asteroids can potentially cause destruction if they impact with Earth. NASA has now issued another asteroid warning. A 42-foot asteroid named Asteroid 2022 QR will make its closest approach to Earth today, August 24.Asteroid 2022 QR to get very close to EarthAccording to NASA, Asteroid 2022 QR will fly closely past Ea...
BEWARE! A 100-foot wide Killer asteroid is heading towards the Earth, says NASA
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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...