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NASA issues alert for fast-moving, stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth tonight
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has issued a warning for a monstrous asteroid that is expected to rocket past Earth on Tuesday evening. Dubbed 2024 ON, the celestial space rock measures 950 feet in diameter — approximately the size of a football stadium.
‘Potentially Hazardous’ Asteroid Will Zoom By Earth Tonight—But NASA Says It’s Safe: What To Know
The asteroid is around 500 feet and will come within 2 million miles of Earth, which is about eight times further than the moon.
Stadium-Sized Asteroid Will Pass by Earth on Tuesday — and NASA Says It's Coming Back
Studying Bennu is imperative because the asteroid has a slim shot of eventually hitting Earth. NASA said in a 2021 paper from the OSIRIS-REx science team gives Bennu a [one-in-2,700] chance of impacting Earth on Sept. 24, 2182.
NASA Alert! 230-ft Airplane-Sized Asteroid Set To Fly Past Earth Today At 45938 KMPH: Will It Hit?
It is expected to fly past Earth at a distance of 7,280,000 kilometres, ensuring a safe passage without any threat of collision.
Nasa issues alert for stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth
Nasa has issued an alert for a stadium-sized asteroid set to make a close approach to Earth on Tuesday. The 2024 ON asteroid measures 290 metres (950 feet) across and will come within 1 million km of Earth, according to the US space agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
A 120-feet airplane-sized asteroid hurtling towards earth at 20,586 miles per hour, NASA warns
Today’s asteroid, 2022 SW3, will come within three times the distance between the Earth and Moon. Despite its proximity, scientists emphasise there is no immediate threat to Earth. The close pass offers researchers a chance to gather vital data.
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