Nasa's asteroid watch dashboard has identified five asteroids set to make relatively close approaches to earth this month. The dashboard displays the next five earth approaches to within 4.6 million miles (7.5 million kilometers or 19.5 times the distance to the moon);
The dashboard displays the next five earth approaches to within 4.6 million miles (7.5 million kilometers or 19.5 times the distance to the moon); The asteroid, named 2024 mk, is estimated to be between 394 to 885 feet in diameter—for comparison, the washington monument is 555 feet tall, and the eiffel tower is 1,083 feet tall.
To Be Precise, “72% Chance Of Earth Impact On 12 July 2038 (14.25 Years Warning Time).”.
We observed it while it was approaching us.
After Its Discovery In 2004, Asteroid 99942 Apophis Had Been Identified As One Of The Most Hazardous Asteroids That Could Impact Earth.
However, this preliminary observation is not sufficient to precisely determine the asteroid’s size.
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The Dashboard Displays The Next Five Earth Approaches To Within 4.6 Million Miles (7.5 Million Kilometers Or 19.5 Times The Distance To The Moon);
Despite its vast dimensions, it poses no immediate danger, passing at a safe distance of 4.16 million miles.
After Skimming The Inner Edge Of The Main Asteroid Belt, Lucy Is Now Heading Back Toward Earth For A Gravity Assist In December 2024.
Asteroid apophis is, at about 1,230 feet (375 meters) across, larger than 90% of space rocks.
