Asteroid 2023 QU to make a close approach to Earth; Check speed, size, and more

NASA has revealed that an asteroid called 2023 QU is set to make a close approach to Earth tomorrow. Check details here.

As per NASA, the space rock is called Asteroid 2023 QU and it is racing at a rapid speed towards Earth. The data suggests that it is going to make a very close approach tomorrow.  (Pexels)

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1/5 As per NASA, the space rock is called Asteroid 2023 QU and it is racing at a rapid speed towards Earth. The data suggests that it is going to make a very close approach tomorrow.  (Pexels)

According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the Asteroid 2023 QU is on a trajectory towards the Earth at a rapid speed of 35309 kilometres per hour and is scheduled to make a close approach tomorrow, September 2, 2023. (NASA)

2/5 According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the Asteroid 2023 QU is on a trajectory towards the Earth at a rapid speed of 35309 kilometres per hour and is scheduled to make a close approach tomorrow, September 2, 2023. (NASA)

As per NASA's asteroid data tracking page, the asteroid 2023 QU is expected to come 5220000 kilometres close to our planet. It may look like a huge distance but it can deviate anytime due to  Earth's gravitational pull. (Freepik)

3/5 As per NASA's asteroid data tracking page, the asteroid 2023 QU is expected to come 5220000 kilometres close to our planet. It may look like a huge distance but it can deviate anytime due to  Earth's gravitational pull. (Freepik)

The asteroid has a size of 100 feet which can be compared to the size of an aeroplane. The asteroid 2023 QU belongs to the Aten group of near-earth objects. (Pixabay)

4/5 The asteroid has a size of 100 feet which can be compared to the size of an aeroplane. The asteroid 2023 QU belongs to the Aten group of near-earth objects. (Pixabay)

NASA reports that the asteroid is not classified as a potentially hazardous object. Asteroids are considered to be dangerous when they are over 492 feet wide and pass Earth at a distance closer than 7.5 million kilometres. (Pixabay)

5/5 NASA reports that the asteroid is not classified as a potentially hazardous object. Asteroids are considered to be dangerous when they are over 492 feet wide and pass Earth at a distance closer than 7.5 million kilometres. (Pixabay)