NASA says aircraft-sized asteroid may pass Earth by a close margin today

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NASA, with the help of its advanced space and ground-based telescopes, has recently tracked the asteroid that is set to pass Earth today, April 18.

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Apart from posing a threat to Earth, asteroids can also provide valuable resources such as water, metals, and other minerals.

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Research on asteroids is critical since it can provide valuable information on the early stages of the solar system and planetary development.

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From size, speed to distance of approach, know all about the asteroid encounter today.

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The asteroid has been given the designation of Asteroid 2023 HU3 by NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS).

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As per NASA, the asteroid is approximately 110 feet wide, making it almost as big as an aircraft and will pass Earth at a distance of about 6.1 million kilometres.

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While this asteroid will pass by closely, it isn’t big enough to cause panic or any potential damage.