5 asteroids, including one that is 89 feet wide, set to pass Earth soon; know what NASA reveals | Photos

5 asteroids, including one that is 89 feet wide, set to pass Earth soon; know what NASA reveals

NASA has tracked 5 asteroids that will pass our planet in two days including December 16 and December 17. Know all about their speed, distance and more

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Dec 28 2023, 00:27 IST
Asteroid 2023 XJ13
Asteroid 2023 XJ13: This asteroid designated as Asteroid 2023 XJ13 is about to pass Earth today, December 16. According to NASA, it will come as close as 3.73 million kilometers during its approach towards our Planet. This asteroid is 45 Feet wide and is traveling at a speed of  33225 kilometers per hour.  (Pixabay)
1/5 Asteroid 2023 XJ13: This asteroid designated as Asteroid 2023 XJ13 is about to pass Earth today, December 16. According to NASA, it will come as close as 3.73 million kilometers during its approach towards our Planet. This asteroid is 45 Feet wide and is traveling at a speed of  33225 kilometers per hour.  (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2023 XL14
Asteroid 2023 XL14: This asteroid is designated as Asteroid 2023 XL14 by NASA. It will pass Earth tomorrow, December 17. During its approach, it will come as close as 572000 kilometers to the Earth. This space rock is 31 Feet wide and is traveling at the speed of 22843 kilometers per hour. (Pixels)
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2/5 Asteroid 2023 XL14: This asteroid is designated as Asteroid 2023 XL14 by NASA. It will pass Earth tomorrow, December 17. During its approach, it will come as close as 572000 kilometers to the Earth. This space rock is 31 Feet wide and is traveling at the speed of 22843 kilometers per hour. (Pixels)
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Asteroid 2023 XJ10: The asteroid designated as Asteroid 2023 XJ10 is on its way to pass Earth tomorrow, December 17. According to NASA, this asteroid is 89 Feet wide. It will be traveling at a speed of 57866 kilometers per hour towards the Earth. During its approach, it will come as close as 3.2 million kilometers to our planet. (Pixabay)
3/5 Asteroid 2023 XJ10: The asteroid designated as Asteroid 2023 XJ10 is on its way to pass Earth tomorrow, December 17. According to NASA, this asteroid is 89 Feet wide. It will be traveling at a speed of 57866 kilometers per hour towards the Earth. During its approach, it will come as close as 3.2 million kilometers to our planet. (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2023 XA14:
Asteroid 2023 XA14: Another asteroid that will pass Earth tomorrow, December 17, is Asteroid 2023 XA14. According to NASA, this asteroid will come as close as 4.9 million kilometers during its approach towards our planet. This asteroid is 39 Feet wide and will travel at a speed of 19292 kilometers per hour towards the Earth.  (NASA)
4/5 Asteroid 2023 XA14: Another asteroid that will pass Earth tomorrow, December 17, is Asteroid 2023 XA14. According to NASA, this asteroid will come as close as 4.9 million kilometers during its approach towards our planet. This asteroid is 39 Feet wide and will travel at a speed of 19292 kilometers per hour towards the Earth.  (NASA)
Asteroid 2023 XH1
Asteroid 2023 XH1: The last asteroid that will pass Earth tomorrow, December 17 is designated as Asteroid 2023 XH1. According to NASA, this space rock is 53 Feet wide and will come as close as 5.83 million kilometers during its approach. This asteroid will be traveling towards the Earth at a speed of 19544 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
5/5 Asteroid 2023 XH1: The last asteroid that will pass Earth tomorrow, December 17 is designated as Asteroid 2023 XH1. According to NASA, this space rock is 53 Feet wide and will come as close as 5.83 million kilometers during its approach. This asteroid will be traveling towards the Earth at a speed of 19544 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
First Published Date: 16 Dec, 16:27 IST
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