FIVE ASTEROIDS TO FLY PAST EARTH, ALBEIT AT SAFE DISTANCE- READ DETAILS
Asteroids can seem scary, but many never hit Earth. Instead, they provide valuable insights into our solar system, enhancing our knowledge and preparedness.
Here's the list for the five asteroids that might soon greet our blue planet:-
2024 MT11. Size: Approximately 260 feet (building-size)2. Closest Earth Approach: 937,000 miles (1.5 million kilometers)3. Fast Facts: Monitored by JPL, this asteroid poses no threat to our blue planet
2024 ME11. Size: About 120 feet (airplane-size)2. Closest Earth Approach: 2,700,000 miles (4.3 million kilometers)3. Fast Facts: Keep an eye on the skies as this space rock zips by safely
2022 YS51. Size: Another 120-foot wonder (airplane-size)2. Closest Earth Approach: 2,620,000 miles (4.2 million kilometers)3. Fast Facts: It's like a cosmic flyby – intriguing but harmless
2024 NG1. Size: A modest 58 feet (house-size)2. Closest Earth Approach: 2,140,000 miles (3.4 million kilometers)3. Fast Facts: Wave hello to this asteroid as it cruises past
2024 BY151. Size: Compact at 50 feet (house-size)2. Closest Earth Approach: 3,850,000 miles (6.2 million kilometers)3. Fast Facts: A cosmic neighbor dropping by for a celestial chat
Remember, these asteroids are like cosmic tourists – they swing by, say hello, and continue their cosmic journey. No need to panic; our planet's gravitational dance keeps us safe. Until next time, keep your eyes on the skies!