720-foot asteroid to pass Earth along with 4 others, NASA data reveals; check when and how close they will get | Photos

720-foot asteroid to pass Earth along with 4 others, NASA data reveals; check when and how close they will get

NASA has tracked 5 asteroids that are about to pass Earth in the coming days. And, there is a 720-foot asteroid among them. It will be passing Earth on January 8. Check out speed, distance and more.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Jan 01 2024, 18:50 IST
Asteroid 2023 YR1
Asteroid 2023 YR1: Designated as Asteroid 2023 YR1, this asteroid is expected to pass Earth today, January 1, 2024. According to NASA, this asteroid is 82 Feet wide. During its approach, it is expected to come as close as 2.4 million kilometers to the Earth. It will be traveling at a speed of 47827 kilometers per hour towards our planet.  (Pixabay)
1/5 Asteroid 2023 YR1: Designated as Asteroid 2023 YR1, this asteroid is expected to pass Earth today, January 1, 2024. According to NASA, this asteroid is 82 Feet wide. During its approach, it is expected to come as close as 2.4 million kilometers to the Earth. It will be traveling at a speed of 47827 kilometers per hour towards our planet.  (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2023 YR:  This space rock is designated as Asteroid 2023 YR. It will pass Earth on January 2, 2024. According to NASA, this asteroid is 110 Feet wide. This asteroid will come as close as 1.73 million kilometers to Earth during its approach and it will be traveling at a speed of 43981 kilometers per hour.  (Pixabay)
2/5 Asteroid 2023 YR:  This space rock is designated as Asteroid 2023 YR. It will pass Earth on January 2, 2024. According to NASA, this asteroid is 110 Feet wide. This asteroid will come as close as 1.73 million kilometers to Earth during its approach and it will be traveling at a speed of 43981 kilometers per hour.  (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2019 KK5:  The Asteroid 2019 KK5 will be passing Earth on January 3, 2024. According to NASA, this asteroid is 310 Feet wide. It will come as close as 4.07 million kilometers during its approach towards the Earth. This space rock will be traveling at the speed of 75328 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
3/5 Asteroid 2019 KK5:  The Asteroid 2019 KK5 will be passing Earth on January 3, 2024. According to NASA, this asteroid is 310 Feet wide. It will come as close as 4.07 million kilometers during its approach towards the Earth. This space rock will be traveling at the speed of 75328 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2002 AY1
Asteroid 2002 AY1: This asteroid is designated as Asteroid 2002 AY1. This asteroid will pass Earth on January 8, 2024. This is a humungous asteroid and is 720 Feet wide. During its approach, this asteroid will come as close as 5.8 million kilometers, It will be traveling at a speed of 62421 kilometers per hour.  (Pixels)
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4/5 Asteroid 2002 AY1: This asteroid is designated as Asteroid 2002 AY1. This asteroid will pass Earth on January 8, 2024. This is a humungous asteroid and is 720 Feet wide. During its approach, this asteroid will come as close as 5.8 million kilometers, It will be traveling at a speed of 62421 kilometers per hour.  (Pixels)

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Asteroid 2023 XN13
Asteroid 2023 XN13: This asteroid is designated as Asteroid 2023 XN13 and will pass Earth on January 9, 2024. According to NASA, this asteroid is 25 Feet wide and it will come as close as 6.03 million kilometers during its approach. It will be traveling at a speed 5175 kilometers per hour. (NASA)
5/5 Asteroid 2023 XN13: This asteroid is designated as Asteroid 2023 XN13 and will pass Earth on January 9, 2024. According to NASA, this asteroid is 25 Feet wide and it will come as close as 6.03 million kilometers during its approach. It will be traveling at a speed 5175 kilometers per hour. (NASA)
First Published Date: 01 Jan, 18:49 IST
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