5 asteroids will pass by Earth in the coming days, says NASA; one is a huge 430-foot asteroid | Photos

5 asteroids will pass by Earth in the coming days, says NASA; one is a huge 430-foot asteroid

According to NASA, five huge asteroids are expected to pass near Earth in the coming days. Check distance of approach and learn more about these asteroids.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Mar 02 2024, 15:51 IST
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Asteroid 2019 DA1: According to NASA, the asteroid 2019 DA1 will come near to the Earth on March 3, 2024. The asteroid is roughly 71 feet wide and moving at a speed of 48186 kilometres per hour. It is anticipated to get as close as 5.6 million kilometres to Earth. (Pixabay)
1/5 Asteroid 2019 DA1: According to NASA, the asteroid 2019 DA1 will come near to the Earth on March 3, 2024. The asteroid is roughly 71 feet wide and moving at a speed of 48186 kilometres per hour. It is anticipated to get as close as 5.6 million kilometres to Earth. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2024 CK8: At a distance of roughly 2.6 million kilometres, this asteroid is predicted to pass Earth on March 4, 2024. Asteroid 2024 CK8 is 98 feet wide and is moving at a velocity of 17408 km per hour. (NASA)
2/5 Asteroid 2024 CK8: At a distance of roughly 2.6 million kilometres, this asteroid is predicted to pass Earth on March 4, 2024. Asteroid 2024 CK8 is 98 feet wide and is moving at a velocity of 17408 km per hour. (NASA)
Asteroid 2024 CW6
Asteroid 2024 CW6: The next space rock is asteroid 2024 CW6. It is claimed to be 33 feet wide and is expected to approach Earth on March 4, 2024. The asteroid is currently moving at 9008 kilometres per hour and will pass Earth at a distance of 3.8 million kilometres. (Pixels)
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3/5 Asteroid 2024 CW6: The next space rock is asteroid 2024 CW6. It is claimed to be 33 feet wide and is expected to approach Earth on March 4, 2024. The asteroid is currently moving at 9008 kilometres per hour and will pass Earth at a distance of 3.8 million kilometres. (Pixels)
Asteroid 2024 EA1
Asteroid 2024 EA1: NASA reports that asteroid 2024 EA1 is 430 feet wide and will pass by Earth on March 4, 2024. The asteroid is travelling at a relative speed of 45177 kilometres per hour. The asteroid EA1 is said to pass within 5.3 million kilometres of Earth. (Pixabay)
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4/5 Asteroid 2024 EA1: NASA reports that asteroid 2024 EA1 is 430 feet wide and will pass by Earth on March 4, 2024. The asteroid is travelling at a relative speed of 45177 kilometres per hour. The asteroid EA1 is said to pass within 5.3 million kilometres of Earth. (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2024 DW1:
Asteroid 2024 DW1: The last asteroid on NASA's list is Asteroid 2024 DW1, which is estimated to be 190 feet wide. The asteroid is travelling at an alarming speed of 71567 kilometres per hour and will pass near to Earth on March 12, 2024, at a distance of approximately 4 million kilometres. (Pixabay)
5/5 Asteroid 2024 DW1: The last asteroid on NASA's list is Asteroid 2024 DW1, which is estimated to be 190 feet wide. The asteroid is travelling at an alarming speed of 71567 kilometres per hour and will pass near to Earth on March 12, 2024, at a distance of approximately 4 million kilometres. (Pixabay)
First Published Date: 02 Mar, 15:51 IST
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