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5 asteroids to pass Earth, reveals NASA! Know how close they will get

In the next few days, as many as 5 asteroids are expected to come close to the planet, NASA has revealed. Know details such as their speed, size, distance of close approach, and more.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Nov 15 2023, 17:19 IST
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Asteroid 2023 UO - The first asteroid to pass Earth today, November 15, is Asteroid 2023 UO. During its approach, it will come as close as 2.4 million kilometers. According to NASA, the space rock is nearly 114 feet wide and is travelling at a speed of almost 24492 kilometers per hour. (Unsplash)
1/5 Asteroid 2023 UO - The first asteroid to pass Earth today, November 15, is Asteroid 2023 UO. During its approach, it will come as close as 2.4 million kilometers. According to NASA, the space rock is nearly 114 feet wide and is travelling at a speed of almost 24492 kilometers per hour. (Unsplash)
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Asteroid 2023 VL6 – The second asteroid on its way is designated Asteroid 2023 VL6, and it will pass by Earth today, November 15. According to NASA, this space rock has a width of nearly 55 feet. Its orbit will take it almost as close as 3.3 million kilometers to the planet’s surface while moving at a speed of 18221 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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2/5 Asteroid 2023 VL6 – The second asteroid on its way is designated Asteroid 2023 VL6, and it will pass by Earth today, November 15. According to NASA, this space rock has a width of nearly 55 feet. Its orbit will take it almost as close as 3.3 million kilometers to the planet’s surface while moving at a speed of 18221 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2021 TN3 – Another space rock named Asteroid 2021 TN3 will also pass Earth today, November 15. In terms of size, the asteroid is almost 97 feet wide. As per NASA, it will come as close as 6.5 million kilometers and is already moving at a breakneck speed of 22534 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
3/5 Asteroid 2021 TN3 – Another space rock named Asteroid 2021 TN3 will also pass Earth today, November 15. In terms of size, the asteroid is almost 97 feet wide. As per NASA, it will come as close as 6.5 million kilometers and is already moving at a breakneck speed of 22534 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2019 VL5 – Asteroid 2019 VL5 will pass by Earth tomorrow, November 16. During its close approach, it will come as close as 3.2 million kilometers to the planet’s surface. With a width of just 76 feet, the space rock is speeding towards Earth at 29595 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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4/5 Asteroid 2019 VL5 – Asteroid 2019 VL5 will pass by Earth tomorrow, November 16. During its close approach, it will come as close as 3.2 million kilometers to the planet’s surface. With a width of just 76 feet, the space rock is speeding towards Earth at 29595 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2023 VG5 – Another asteroid designated Asteroid 2023 VG5 will pass Earth on November 17. According to NASA, this 75 feet wide asteroid is travelling at almost 83869 kilometers per hour and will pass the planet at a distance of 6.5 million kilometers. (Pixabay)
5/5 Asteroid 2023 VG5 – Another asteroid designated Asteroid 2023 VG5 will pass Earth on November 17. According to NASA, this 75 feet wide asteroid is travelling at almost 83869 kilometers per hour and will pass the planet at a distance of 6.5 million kilometers. (Pixabay)
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