NASA Alerts: Asteroid five times the height of Taj Mahal set for close encounter, several more to follow!
NASA is actively tracking multiple asteroids expected to fly by Earth between October 26 and 28, 2024. Among them are asteroids 2024 TB2, 2007 UT3, and the larger 2020 WG. Experts confirm there is no threat to Earth from these celestial objects, highlighting the opportunity for scientific research.
Asteroid 2024 TB2: Large but Safe
The first asteroid, 2024 TB2, measures about 110 feet, roughly the size of a small airplane. It will safely pass Earth at a distance of approximately 731,000 miles on October 26, 2024. Despite being classified as “potentially hazardous,” NASA expects it to travel beyond the Moon’s orbit, allowing scientists to study its structure and composition closely. According to NASA, «Scientists look forward to studying its structure and composition.»
Asteroid 2007 UT3: Smaller Yet Just as Safe
The second asteroid, 2007 UT3, is about 73 feet in size, also comparable to a small airplane. This asteroid will fly by Earth at a distance of 4.2 million miles on October 26, 2024. Like TB2, it is considered “potentially hazardous,” but its path poses no threat to our planet. Researchers aim to analyze its trajectory and materials for clues about its origins.
Asteroid 2020 WG: A Larger Visitor
On October 28, 2024, asteroid 2020 WG, which measures around 500 feet—about the size of a building—will make its closest approach to Earth. It is expected to travel at a speed of 33,947 kilometers per hour and will come within approximately 3.33 million kilometers. While 2020 WG meets NASA’s criteria for a potentially
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