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NASA says four asteroids will pass by Earth today; Check speed, size and other details

As many as four asteroids are set to pass by Earth today, February 22, says NASA. From their speed, and size to distance of approach, know all about these close approaching asteroids.

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| Updated on: Feb 22 2024, 10:34 IST
NASA reports indicate 5 asteroids set to pass Earth soon: Check size, speed, more
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1/5 Asteroid 2024 CL5: According to NASA’s report, asteroid designated as 2024 CL5 is going to make a close approach to Earth today, February 21, 2024. Asteroid 2024 CL5 is said to be 72 feet wide and it is moving at a pace of 50278 kilometers per hour.  The space rock will get as close as 1830000 kilometres to Earth, however, it does not pose any threat to our planet. (Pixabay)
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2/5 Asteroid 2024 DW: The next asteroid on NASA’s list is the 2024 DW which is 43 feet wide. The asteroid 2024 DW is projected to make a close approach to Earth tomorrow, February 22, 2024. The space rock is moving at a speed of 64494 kilometres per hour and it will get as close as 224000 kilometres to the Earth. (Pixabay )
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3/5 Asteroid 2024 DX: The third space rock listed by NASA is asteroid 2024 DX which is said to be 40 feet wide. The asteroid is expected to make a close approach on February 22, 2024. The asteroid 2024 DX is moving at a speed of 37492 kilometres per hour. According to the data, the asteroid will get as close as 776000 kilometres to our planet. (Pixabay)
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4/5 Asteroid 2024 CE8: The next asteroid on the close approach list is the 2024 CE8. The asteroid  2024 CE8 is reported to be 87 feet wide which is similar to the size of a airplane. The asteroid will get as close as 4050000 kilometres to Earth on February 22, 2024. According to the CNEOS report the asteroid 2024 CE8 is moving at a relative speed of 67732 kilometres per hour (Pixabay)
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5/5 Asteroid 2024 CL3: The last asteroid on the list is the 2024 CL3 which is 62 feet. The asteroid is said to make a close approach to Earth on February 23, 2024. According to the CNEOS report, the asteroid 2024 CL3 is moving at a speed of 15011 kilometres per hour and it will get as close as 3557770 kilometres to Earth. (Pixabay)
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Four Apollo asteroids will pass Earth today, says NASA. check other details. (pixabay)

2024 has continued the trend of the past year, with asteroid approaches on most days. NASA, with the help of its advanced ground and space-based telescopes, has shed light on four asteroids that are set to pass Earth at close distances today, February 22. While none of these space rocks pose a threat to life on Earth, their close approaches serve as a reminder of the threat posed by these space rocks and the need to continuously monitor them in their orbits. Check out the details of the close approaches below.

Asteroid 2024 DW

The first asteroid to pass Earth today has been designated Asteroid 2024 DW by NASA CNEOS. It is expected to pass Earth at a distance of just 225,000 kilometers, which is even closer than the Moon! As per the US Space Agency, it is travelling in its orbit at a speed of 64451 kilometers per hour which is almost as fast as a space shuttle!

In terms of size, is it nearly 42 feet wide, making it almost as big as a house. It belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, which are Earth-crossing space rocks with semi-major axes larger than Earth's. These asteroids are named after the humongous 1862 Apollo asteroid, discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth in the 1930s.

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Asteroid 2024 DX

The second asteroid, given the designation of Asteroid 2024 DX, is travelling towards Earth in its orbit at a speed of 37471 kilometers per hour. NASA expects this space rock to fly past Earth at a close margin of approximately 775,000 kilometers today.

In terms of size, Asteroid 2024 DX has a width of almost 39 feet, which means it is also as big as a bus. The asteroid also belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids.

Asteroid 2024 CE8

The third asteroid to pass Earth today has been designated Asteroid 2024 CE8. It will come as close as 4.05 million kilometers to the planet and is already travelling it in its orbit around the Sun at a speed of 67818 kilometers per hour. Asteroid 2024 CE8 has a width of nearly 90 feet. It also belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids.

Asteroid 2024 DJ1

Asteroid 2024 DJ1 is the last asteroid to pass Earth today. It is expected to pass Earth at a distance of approximately 4.8 million kilometers, and is travelling at a breakneck speed of 48468 kilometers per hour. This asteroid is the biggest of them all, with a width of around 111 feet. It also belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth asteroids.

It is important to note that while all three asteroids have been termed as Near-Earth Asteroids due to their close distance of passing, they are not expected to actually impact the planet.

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