NASA reveals a massive 110-foot asteroid set to come close to Earth today! Check speed, size, more

A space rock named asteroid 2023 WD3 is going to make a close approach to Earth today, says NASA. Check speed, size, and more.

NASA reports that asteroid 2023 WD3 is moving at a rapid speed and it is going to pass by Earth at a very close distance. The data reveals that the asteroid will come close to our planet today. (Pixabay)

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1/5 NASA reports that asteroid 2023 WD3 is moving at a rapid speed and it is going to pass by Earth at a very close distance. The data reveals that the asteroid will come close to our planet today. (Pixabay)

According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid 2023 WD3 is hurtling with a speed of 50420 kilometres per hour and it will make a close approach today, which is December 1, 2023. (Pixabay)

2/5 According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid 2023 WD3 is hurtling with a speed of 50420 kilometres per hour and it will make a close approach today, which is December 1, 2023. (Pixabay)

As per NASA's asteroid data tracking page, the asteroid 2023 WD3 is expected to come as close as 3060000 kilometres to our Planet. While it may appear to be a huge distance, in astronom8cal terms, it is minuscule. (Pixabay)

3/5 As per NASA's asteroid data tracking page, the asteroid 2023 WD3 is expected to come as close as 3060000 kilometres to our Planet. While it may appear to be a huge distance, in astronom8cal terms, it is minuscule. (Pixabay)

The asteroid has a massive size of 110 feet which is as big as an airplane. The asteroid belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth asteroids. (Pixels)

4/5 The asteroid has a massive size of 110 feet which is as big as an airplane. The asteroid belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth asteroids. (Pixels)

NASA says the asteroid does not pose any threat to Earth. However, NASA will keep track of the asteroid's movements as sometimes they can deviate from their path due to Earth's gravitational pull. (Pixabay)

5/5 NASA says the asteroid does not pose any threat to Earth. However, NASA will keep track of the asteroid's movements as sometimes they can deviate from their path due to Earth's gravitational pull. (Pixabay)