5 MASSIVE asteroids nearing Earth soon including a 170 footer, reveals NASA

The next two days will see five massive asteroids coming close to Earth, according to NASA. Check size, distance, speed, and other details here.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Apr 08 2023, 18:29 IST
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Asteroid 2023 FX13: This 85-foot, airplane-sized asteroid will be approaching Earth on Sunday, April 9 and will get as close as 3.15 million kilometers. The asteroid is travelling at a mind numbing speed of 47808 kmph. (Pixabay)
1/5 Asteroid 2023 FX13: This 85-foot, airplane-sized asteroid will be approaching Earth on Sunday, April 9 and will get as close as 3.15 million kilometers. The asteroid is travelling at a mind numbing speed of 47808 kmph. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2023 FP5: The second asteroid to make a close approach to planet Earth on April 9 is a 120-foot giant. This asteroid will come as close as 4.09 million kilometers to the planet. Also, this gigantic rock is moving at a rapid speed of 50796 kmph. (Pixabay)
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2/5 Asteroid 2023 FP5: The second asteroid to make a close approach to planet Earth on April 9 is a 120-foot giant. This asteroid will come as close as 4.09 million kilometers to the planet. Also, this gigantic rock is moving at a rapid speed of 50796 kmph. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2023 FY13: Moving at a speed of 42912 kmph, this asteroid is 170 foot and will be zooming towards Earth on April 9. The rock will come as close as 7.07 million kilometers to the planet. (Pixabay)
3/5 Asteroid 2023 FY13: Moving at a speed of 42912 kmph, this asteroid is 170 foot and will be zooming towards Earth on April 9. The rock will come as close as 7.07 million kilometers to the planet. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2023 FG5: With a size of 77-foot, this asteroid will be approaching Earth on Monday, April 10. It is travelling at a speed of 33840 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
4/5 Asteroid 2023 FG5: With a size of 77-foot, this asteroid will be approaching Earth on Monday, April 10. It is travelling at a speed of 33840 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
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Asteroid 2023 FT1: This asteroid will be zooming towards Earth on Monday, April 10. Travelling at a speed of 23796 kilometers per hour, the 100 foot asteroid will come as close as 7.47 million kilometers. (Pixabay)
5/5 Asteroid 2023 FT1: This asteroid will be zooming towards Earth on Monday, April 10. Travelling at a speed of 23796 kilometers per hour, the 100 foot asteroid will come as close as 7.47 million kilometers. (Pixabay)
First Published Date: 08 Apr, 18:27 IST
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