5 asteroids, including a 200-foot monster, approaching Earth over the next 48 hours, NASA says

Prepare for some really celestial encounters as 5 huge asteroids approach Earth within the next 48 hours, varying in size from an airplane to a house, with potential impact concerns.

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Asteroid 2023 QH: NASA's JPL has detected the approach of Asteroid 2023 QH towards Earth today, on August 31st. According to NASA's assessment, this asteroid measures approximately 200 feet in diameter and is hurtling towards Earth at a staggering speed of 57,259 kilometers per hour. Fortunately, its closest approach to our planet will be at a  distance of 4.6 million kilometers. Given its relatively small size, similar to that of an aircraft, there is no cause for concern as it will safely pass by Earth. (Pexels)

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1/5 Asteroid 2023 QH: NASA's JPL has detected the approach of Asteroid 2023 QH towards Earth today, on August 31st. According to NASA's assessment, this asteroid measures approximately 200 feet in diameter and is hurtling towards Earth at a staggering speed of 57,259 kilometers per hour. Fortunately, its closest approach to our planet will be at a  distance of 4.6 million kilometers. Given its relatively small size, similar to that of an aircraft, there is no cause for concern as it will safely pass by Earth. (Pexels)

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Asteroid 2023 QB2: Tomorrow, on September 1st, Asteroid 2023 QB2 is set to approach Earth. NASA has categorized this celestial body as "house-sized," estimating its size at around 60 feet in diameter. It will be traveling at a velocity of 25,793 kilometers per hour and will come closest to Earth at a distance of 3.19 million kilometers. (Unsplash)

2/5 Asteroid 2023 QB2: Tomorrow, on September 1st, Asteroid 2023 QB2 is set to approach Earth. NASA has categorized this celestial body as "house-sized," estimating its size at around 60 feet in diameter. It will be traveling at a velocity of 25,793 kilometers per hour and will come closest to Earth at a distance of 3.19 million kilometers. (Unsplash)

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Asteroid 2023 QZ1: On September 1st, an airplane-sized asteroid named 2023 QZ1 will make its approach towards Earth at a speed of 35,337 kilometers per hour. Measuring approximately 160 feet in diameter, it will pass by our planet at a distance of 6.97 million kilometers. (Pixels)

3/5 Asteroid 2023 QZ1: On September 1st, an airplane-sized asteroid named 2023 QZ1 will make its approach towards Earth at a speed of 35,337 kilometers per hour. Measuring approximately 160 feet in diameter, it will pass by our planet at a distance of 6.97 million kilometers. (Pixels)

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Asteroid 2023 QU: Brace for the arrival of Asteroid 2023 QU on September 2nd, moving at a velocity of 35,337 kilometers per hour. This aircraft-sized asteroid, with a diameter of about 100 feet, will approach Earth at a distance of 5.22 million kilometers. (Pixabay)

4/5 Asteroid 2023 QU: Brace for the arrival of Asteroid 2023 QU on September 2nd, moving at a velocity of 35,337 kilometers per hour. This aircraft-sized asteroid, with a diameter of about 100 feet, will approach Earth at a distance of 5.22 million kilometers. (Pixabay)

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Asteroid 2017 BY32: Also expected to approach Earth on September 2nd is Asteroid 2017 BY32. Measuring 58 feet in diameter, roughly the size of a house, it will be hurtling towards Earth at a speed of 12,446 kilometers per hour. Its closest approach to our planet will be at a distance of 6.29 mn kilometers.  (Pixabay)

5/5 Asteroid 2017 BY32: Also expected to approach Earth on September 2nd is Asteroid 2017 BY32. Measuring 58 feet in diameter, roughly the size of a house, it will be hurtling towards Earth at a speed of 12,446 kilometers per hour. Its closest approach to our planet will be at a distance of 6.29 mn kilometers.  (Pixabay)