5 asteroids to pass Earth at close distances, says NASA; Know their speed, size, and more

5 asteroids, ranging in width from 20 feet to 1050 feet, are expected to make their closest approaches to Earth soon and NASA says they will fly by. Know their speed, size, distance, and other details, as per NASA.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Oct 17 2023, 17:05 IST
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Asteroid 1998 HH49 – Asteroid 1998 HH49, which is around 600 feet wide, is heading for Earth and will pass close by Earth today, October 17. This asteroid is travelling at a blistering speed of 53233 kilometers per hour. It will pass Earth at a distance of 1.1 million kilometers. (WikiMedia Commons)
1/5 Asteroid 1998 HH49 – Asteroid 1998 HH49, which is around 600 feet wide, is heading for Earth and will pass close by Earth today, October 17. This asteroid is travelling at a blistering speed of 53233 kilometers per hour. It will pass Earth at a distance of 1.1 million kilometers. (WikiMedia Commons)
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Asteroid 2023 TF8 – Asteroid 2023 TF8 is heading for a close approach to Earth on October 17. In terms of size, it is 48 feet wide. As per NASA, it will pass Earth at a distance of 2.1 million kilometers and is already moving at a speed of 72429 kilometers per hour, which is even faster than a space shuttle! (Pixabay)
2/5 Asteroid 2023 TF8 – Asteroid 2023 TF8 is heading for a close approach to Earth on October 17. In terms of size, it is 48 feet wide. As per NASA, it will pass Earth at a distance of 2.1 million kilometers and is already moving at a speed of 72429 kilometers per hour, which is even faster than a space shuttle! (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2023 TT15 – Asteroid 2023 TT15 is moving towards a close approach to Earth and will pass by today, October 17. In terms of size, it is 26 feet wide. As per NASA, it will come as close as 2.3 million kilometers and is already moving at a speed of 23095 kilometers per hour.
Asteroid 2023 TT15 – Asteroid 2023 TT15 is moving towards a close approach to Earth and will pass by today, October 17. In terms of size, it is 26 feet wide. As per NASA, it will come as close as 2.3 million kilometers and is already moving at a speed of 23095 kilometers per hour. (NASA)
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3/5 Asteroid 2023 TT15 – Asteroid 2023 TT15 is moving towards a close approach to Earth and will pass by today, October 17. In terms of size, it is 26 feet wide. As per NASA, it will come as close as 2.3 million kilometers and is already moving at a speed of 23095 kilometers per hour. (NASA)
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Asteroid 2023 TH12 – Asteroid 2023 TH12 will also make its closest approach to the planet today, October 17. The asteroid, with a width of 72 feet will pass Earth at a distance of 2.9 million kilometers and a speed of 30012 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
4/5 Asteroid 2023 TH12 – Asteroid 2023 TH12 will also make its closest approach to the planet today, October 17. The asteroid, with a width of 72 feet will pass Earth at a distance of 2.9 million kilometers and a speed of 30012 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2022 UO10 – Asteroid 2022 UO10, with a width between 39 feet and 85 feet, will pass Earth on October 19. On that day, it will come as close as 2.9 million kilometers. NASA has tracked the asteroid in its orbit, travelling at a blistering speed of 35166 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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5/5 Asteroid 2022 UO10 – Asteroid 2022 UO10, with a width between 39 feet and 85 feet, will pass Earth on October 19. On that day, it will come as close as 2.9 million kilometers. NASA has tracked the asteroid in its orbit, travelling at a blistering speed of 35166 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
First Published Date: 17 Oct, 17:05 IST
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