5 asteroids to flyby Earth soon, says NASA; Check distance, size, and more

NASA has alerted us to some big asteroids coming close to Earth soon. Here are the dates they'll be near, how far they'll be, how big they are, how fast they're moving, and more.

Asteroid 2024 CF7: According to NASA, Asteroid 2024 CF7 will come very close today, February 17, 2024. It's about 15 feet wide and zooming at 38,212 kilometres per hour. NASA says it will get as close as 65,800 kilometres to Earth. (Pixabay)

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1/5 Asteroid 2024 CF7: According to NASA, Asteroid 2024 CF7 will come very close today, February 17, 2024. It's about 15 feet wide and zooming at 38,212 kilometres per hour. NASA says it will get as close as 65,800 kilometres to Earth. (Pixabay)

Asteroid 2024 CS6: The next asteroid detected by NASA is 2024 CS6. It is believed to be 66 feet wide, which is roughly the size of an aeroplane. According to NASA, asteroid 2024 CS6 will make a near pass today, February 17, 2024. According to reports, the asteroid is moving at a speed of 23958 miles per hour and will reach Earth at a distance of only 2,870,000 kilometres.  (Pixabay)

2/5 Asteroid 2024 CS6: The next asteroid detected by NASA is 2024 CS6. It is believed to be 66 feet wide, which is roughly the size of an aeroplane. According to NASA, asteroid 2024 CS6 will make a near pass today, February 17, 2024. According to reports, the asteroid is moving at a speed of 23958 miles per hour and will reach Earth at a distance of only 2,870,000 kilometres.  (Pixabay)

Asteroid 2024 CS7: The third asteroid on the NASA list is Asteroid 2024 CS7, which is expected to be 110 feet in width. It will reach Earth today, February 17, 2024, at a speed of 46164 km/h. Asteroid 2024 CP5 will pass as close as 3,140,000 km to our planet. (Asteroid)

3/5 Asteroid 2024 CS7: The third asteroid on the NASA list is Asteroid 2024 CS7, which is expected to be 110 feet in width. It will reach Earth today, February 17, 2024, at a speed of 46164 km/h. Asteroid 2024 CP5 will pass as close as 3,140,000 km to our planet. (Asteroid)

Asteroid 2024 CR5: Making its close approach on February 17, 2024, Asteroid 2024 CR5 is reported to be 88 feet wide, racing at 50,810 kilometres per hour. At its closest, it will be 6,570,000 kilometres from Earth. (Pixabay)

4/5 Asteroid 2024 CR5: Making its close approach on February 17, 2024, Asteroid 2024 CR5 is reported to be 88 feet wide, racing at 50,810 kilometres per hour. At its closest, it will be 6,570,000 kilometres from Earth. (Pixabay)

Asteroid 2024 CA8: The last one on NASA's list, Asteroid 2024 CA8, is a hefty 160 feet wide. Its close approach is on February 18, 2024, coming within 2,920,000 kilometres to Earth. It's moving at a speed of 93,852 kilometres per hour. (Pixabay)

5/5 Asteroid 2024 CA8: The last one on NASA's list, Asteroid 2024 CA8, is a hefty 160 feet wide. Its close approach is on February 18, 2024, coming within 2,920,000 kilometres to Earth. It's moving at a speed of 93,852 kilometres per hour. (Pixabay)