5 deadly asteroids heading for Earth today; One is a 140-foot monster

There is BIG news for space fanatics! As many as 5 massive asteroids are hurtling towards Earth today. What is more, they have been dubbed as potentially hazardous and NASA will be keeping an eye on them to ensure there are no nasty surprises. Check out the asteroids heading for Earth today.

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Asteroid 2022 UG: The asteroid 2022 UG measuring at around 63 feet will fly by the Earth from a relatively close distance of 862000. It will close pass by earth on October 20 at 08:23 at a speed of 9 kilometers per second. (Pixabay)

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1/6 Asteroid 2022 UG: The asteroid 2022 UG measuring at around 63 feet will fly by the Earth from a relatively close distance of 862000. It will close pass by earth on October 20 at 08:23 at a speed of 9 kilometers per second. (Pixabay)

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Asteroid 2022 UD1: The 25 FT Asteroid 2022 UD1 will be traveling to earth on October 20 at a distance of 1060000 kilometers. Though it's on Nasa’s radar, it won't pose any threat to us. (HT_PRINT)

2/6 Asteroid 2022 UD1: The 25 FT Asteroid 2022 UD1 will be traveling to earth on October 20 at a distance of 1060000 kilometers. Though it's on Nasa’s radar, it won't pose any threat to us. (HT_PRINT)

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Asteroid 2022 TS2: Detected on October 1, 2022, this near-Earth object belongs to the Aten group. The 140 FT asteroid will make a close visit to Earth today at 7:27 at a distance of 2.28 million kilometers at a speed of 14 kilometers per second. Currently, it is 2.33 million kilometers, equivalent to 0.02 astronomical units away from earth. (AFP)

3/6 Asteroid 2022 TS2: Detected on October 1, 2022, this near-Earth object belongs to the Aten group. The 140 FT asteroid will make a close visit to Earth today at 7:27 at a distance of 2.28 million kilometers at a speed of 14 kilometers per second. Currently, it is 2.33 million kilometers, equivalent to 0.02 astronomical units away from earth. (AFP)

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Asteroid 2022 UL: The newly found Asteroid 2022 UL will pass earth on October 20 currently 2.33 million kilometers, equivalent to 0.02 astronomical units. Detected on October 16, 2022, it is 53 FT in size. At this time, its distance from earth is 2.58 million kilometers, equivalent to 0.02 astronomical units. (Pixabay)

4/6 Asteroid 2022 UL: The newly found Asteroid 2022 UL will pass earth on October 20 currently 2.33 million kilometers, equivalent to 0.02 astronomical units. Detected on October 16, 2022, it is 53 FT in size. At this time, its distance from earth is 2.58 million kilometers, equivalent to 0.02 astronomical units. (Pixabay)

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Asteroid 2022 UO1: Found on October 17, 2022, this space rock belongs to the Apollo group. The 100 feet near-earth object already flew past Earth today at 15:57 at a distance of 6.49 million kilometers at a speed of 15 kilometers per second. Its next close approach to our planet is likely to take place on April 14, 2024. (via REUTERS)

5/6 Asteroid 2022 UO1: Found on October 17, 2022, this space rock belongs to the Apollo group. The 100 feet near-earth object already flew past Earth today at 15:57 at a distance of 6.49 million kilometers at a speed of 15 kilometers per second. Its next close approach to our planet is likely to take place on April 14, 2024. (via REUTERS)

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Some asteroids are aged early by the Sun, finds NASA. (NASA)

6/6 Some asteroids are aged early by the Sun, finds NASA. (NASA)