140-foot asteroid speeding towards Earth at a fiery 54196 kmph, says NASA; Check all details

The asteroid named 2011 QJ21 is set to make a close approach to Earth on August 19, as per NASA. Check out its speed, size, distance, and more.

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According to NASA, the celestial object is called the 2011 QJ21. The asteroid is rushing at a massive speed towards Earth. As per Jet Propulsion Laboratory,  it is going to make a very close approach on August 19. (NASA)

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1/5 According to NASA, the celestial object is called the 2011 QJ21. The asteroid is rushing at a massive speed towards Earth. As per Jet Propulsion Laboratory,  it is going to make a very close approach on August 19. (NASA)

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As per Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) data, the asteroid 2023 OW4 is on a trajectory towards the Earth at a rapid speed of 54196 km per hour.  (Pixabay)

2/5 As per Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) data, the asteroid 2023 OW4 is on a trajectory towards the Earth at a rapid speed of 54196 km per hour.  (Pixabay)

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NASA reports that asteroid QJ21 will get as near as 4,960,000 km to the Earth. This may look like a huge distance, but in astronomical terms it is quite small. (Pixabay)

3/5 NASA reports that asteroid QJ21 will get as near as 4,960,000 km to the Earth. This may look like a huge distance, but in astronomical terms it is quite small. (Pixabay)

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The asteroid has a size of 140 feet, which is as huge as an aeroplane. The space rock belongs to the Apollo group of Near-earth objects. (Pixabay)

4/5 The asteroid has a size of 140 feet, which is as huge as an aeroplane. The space rock belongs to the Apollo group of Near-earth objects. (Pixabay)

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NASA has stated that the asteroid doesn't pose any risk to Earth. Still, NASA is actively observing the asteroid's trajectory, as occasional deviations can happen for various reasons. (Pixabay)

5/5 NASA has stated that the asteroid doesn't pose any risk to Earth. Still, NASA is actively observing the asteroid's trajectory, as occasional deviations can happen for various reasons. (Pixabay)