NASA reveals 5 asteroids set to come near Earth; Check speed, size and more | Photos

NASA reveals 5 asteroids set to come near Earth; Check speed, size and more

5 huge asteroids are expected to fly by Earth, according to NASA. From speed, size and distance of approach, know all about these space rocks.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Mar 10 2024, 19:31 IST
Asteroid 2024 EA2
Asteroid 2024 EA2: NASA says asteroid 2024 EA2 will pass by Earth by a close margin on March 10, 2024. The asteroid is nearly 36 feet wide and it is moving at the speed of 39630 kilometers per hour. It is expected to come as close as 1.2 million kilometres to the Earth. (NASA)
1/5 Asteroid 2024 EA2: NASA says asteroid 2024 EA2 will pass by Earth by a close margin on March 10, 2024. The asteroid is nearly 36 feet wide and it is moving at the speed of 39630 kilometers per hour. It is expected to come as close as 1.2 million kilometres to the Earth. (NASA)
Asteroid 2024 EE2
Asteroid 2024 EE2: This asteroid is expected to fly past Earth on March 10, 2024, with an approximate distance of 5.3 million kilometres. Asteroid 2024 2024 EE2 is 120 feet wide and it is moving at a speed of 67291 kilometers per hour.  (Pixabay)
2/5 Asteroid 2024 EE2: This asteroid is expected to fly past Earth on March 10, 2024, with an approximate distance of 5.3 million kilometres. Asteroid 2024 2024 EE2 is 120 feet wide and it is moving at a speed of 67291 kilometers per hour.  (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2024 DA1
Asteroid 2024 DA1: The next space rock is the Asteroid 2024 DA1. It is said to be 150 feet wide and it is speculated to come close to Earth on March 11, 2024. Currently, the asteroid is moving at a speed of 35802 kilometres per hour and it will pass Earth at 3.6 million kilometres.  (Pixels)
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3/5 Asteroid 2024 DA1: The next space rock is the Asteroid 2024 DA1. It is said to be 150 feet wide and it is speculated to come close to Earth on March 11, 2024. Currently, the asteroid is moving at a speed of 35802 kilometres per hour and it will pass Earth at 3.6 million kilometres.  (Pixels)
Asteroid 2024 EG2
Asteroid 2024 EG2: NASA says asteroid 2024 EG2 is 76 feet wide and it will fly past Earth on March 12, 2024. The asteroid is moving at a relative speed of 70509 kilometres per hour. The asteroid EG2 is said to come as close as 6.4 million kilometers to Earth.  (Pixabay)
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4/5 Asteroid 2024 EG2: NASA says asteroid 2024 EG2 is 76 feet wide and it will fly past Earth on March 12, 2024. The asteroid is moving at a relative speed of 70509 kilometres per hour. The asteroid EG2 is said to come as close as 6.4 million kilometers to Earth.  (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2015 FM34
Asteroid 2015 FM34: The last asteroid on NASA's list is Asteroid 2015 FM34, which is estimated to be 350 feet wide. The asteroid is travelling at 39837 kilometres per hour and will have a near encounter with Earth on March 12, 2024. It will come as close as7.4 million kilometres to Earth. (Pixabay)
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5/5 Asteroid 2015 FM34: The last asteroid on NASA's list is Asteroid 2015 FM34, which is estimated to be 350 feet wide. The asteroid is travelling at 39837 kilometres per hour and will have a near encounter with Earth on March 12, 2024. It will come as close as7.4 million kilometres to Earth. (Pixabay)
First Published Date: 10 Mar, 19:31 IST
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