5 huge asteroids approaching Earth over next 2 days!

In the next two days, there 5 asteroids that are speeding towards Earth! Know their speed, close approach and more.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Aug 26 2023, 22:43 IST
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Asteroid 2007 RR17
Asteroid 2007 RR17: This asteroid observed by  NASA JPL is approaching Earth today, August 26. According to NASA, the size of this asteroid is 200 Feet. It will approach Earth at a speed of 25672 Km per hour. It is likely to approach at a distance of just 1.99 million km. This aircraft-sized asteroid will cause no harm to our planet as it is very small in size and will fly by Earth.  (NASA/ Youtube)
1/5 Asteroid 2007 RR17: This asteroid observed by  NASA JPL is approaching Earth today, August 26. According to NASA, the size of this asteroid is 200 Feet. It will approach Earth at a speed of 25672 Km per hour. It is likely to approach at a distance of just 1.99 million km. This aircraft-sized asteroid will cause no harm to our planet as it is very small in size and will fly by Earth.  (NASA/ Youtube)
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Asteroid 2023 QT1
Asteroid 2023 QT1: This one will approach Earth tomorrow. According to NASA, this is an aircraft size asteroid. Its approximate size about 100 feet. It will approach Earth at a speed of 38281 Km per hour. It will approach Earth at a close distance of 2.74 million Km. (Pixabay)
2/5 Asteroid 2023 QT1: This one will approach Earth tomorrow. According to NASA, this is an aircraft size asteroid. Its approximate size about 100 feet. It will approach Earth at a speed of 38281 Km per hour. It will approach Earth at a close distance of 2.74 million Km. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2023 QR1
Asteroid 2023 QR1: This is a bus-sized asteroid that is expected to approach Earth on August 27. The size of this asteroid is about 40 feet. It will approach our planet at a distance of 1.03 million Km. (Pixabay)
3/5 Asteroid 2023 QR1: This is a bus-sized asteroid that is expected to approach Earth on August 27. The size of this asteroid is about 40 feet. It will approach our planet at a distance of 1.03 million Km. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2023 QJ5
Asteroid 2023 QJ5: This asteroid will be hurtling towards Earth on August 27 at a speed of 43822 Km per hour. This house-sized asteroid will approach Earth at a distance of 1.08 million Km. The size of this asteroid is about 43 Feet. (Pixabay)
4/5 Asteroid 2023 QJ5: This asteroid will be hurtling towards Earth on August 27 at a speed of 43822 Km per hour. This house-sized asteroid will approach Earth at a distance of 1.08 million Km. The size of this asteroid is about 43 Feet. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2023 QQ
Asteroid 2023 QQ: This asteroid is likely to make its way towards Earth on August 27 too. At 79 feet, the size of this asteroid is approximately that of an airplane. It will be moving towards Earth at a speed of 36371 Km per hour. Its closest approach to Earth will be 2.54 Km. Because of its small size, this asteroid will pose no threat to our planet. (NASA)
5/5 Asteroid 2023 QQ: This asteroid is likely to make its way towards Earth on August 27 too. At 79 feet, the size of this asteroid is approximately that of an airplane. It will be moving towards Earth at a speed of 36371 Km per hour. Its closest approach to Earth will be 2.54 Km. Because of its small size, this asteroid will pose no threat to our planet. (NASA)
First Published Date: 26 Aug, 22:42 IST
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