NASA tracks 130-foot asteroid along with 4 others, reveals details of speed, close encounter with Earth | Photos

NASA tracks 130-foot asteroid along with 4 others, reveals details of speed, close encounter with Earth

NASA is tracking 5 asteroids that will pass Earth soon. These 5 asteroids include a 130-foot asteroid. Check out the details below of all these asteroids

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Dec 24 2023, 16:48 IST
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Asteroid 2010 UE51: Designated as Asteroid 2010UE51, this space rock is on it way to pass Earth in December 2024. This asteroid is 22 Feet wide. During its approach, it is expected to come as close as 3.43 million kilometers. It will travel towards the Earth at a speed of 4724 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
1/5 Asteroid 2010 UE51: Designated as Asteroid 2010UE51, this space rock is on it way to pass Earth in December 2024. This asteroid is 22 Feet wide. During its approach, it is expected to come as close as 3.43 million kilometers. It will travel towards the Earth at a speed of 4724 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2023 XP13
Asteroid 2023 XP13: This asteroid is expected to pass Earth on December 24 and is 89 Feet wide. According to NASA, this asteroid will come as close as 4.53 million kilometers during its approach. The asteroid will travel towards Earth at a speed of 67156 kilometers per hour.  (Pixabay)
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2/5 Asteroid 2023 XP13: This asteroid is expected to pass Earth on December 24 and is 89 Feet wide. According to NASA, this asteroid will come as close as 4.53 million kilometers during its approach. The asteroid will travel towards Earth at a speed of 67156 kilometers per hour.  (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2023 XP13
Asteroid 2023 XP13: This asteroid is expected to pass Earth on December 24 and is 89 Feet wide. According to NASA, this asteroid will come as close as 4.53 million kilometers during its approach. The asteroid will travel towards Earth at a speed of 67156 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
3/5 Asteroid 2023 XP13: This asteroid is expected to pass Earth on December 24 and is 89 Feet wide. According to NASA, this asteroid will come as close as 4.53 million kilometers during its approach. The asteroid will travel towards Earth at a speed of 67156 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
Asteroid 2023 YT
Asteroid 2023 YT: This asteroid is designated as Asteroid 2023 YT, and is expected to pass Earth on December 25. This asteroid is 63 Feet wide and it will come as close as 2.340 million kilometers during its approach. This space rock will be traveling towards Earth at a speed of 15950 kilometers per hour.  (pixabay)
4/5 Asteroid 2023 YT: This asteroid is designated as Asteroid 2023 YT, and is expected to pass Earth on December 25. This asteroid is 63 Feet wide and it will come as close as 2.340 million kilometers during its approach. This space rock will be traveling towards Earth at a speed of 15950 kilometers per hour.  (pixabay)
Asteroid 2023 XK16
Asteroid 2023 XK16: NASA designated this space rock as Asteroid 2023 XK16. It is expected to pass Earth on December 25. This asteroid is 120 Feet wide and will come as close as 3.34 million kilometers to Earth. This asteroid will be traveling towards the planet at a speed of 26684 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
5/5 Asteroid 2023 XK16: NASA designated this space rock as Asteroid 2023 XK16. It is expected to pass Earth on December 25. This asteroid is 120 Feet wide and will come as close as 3.34 million kilometers to Earth. This asteroid will be traveling towards the planet at a speed of 26684 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)
First Published Date: 24 Dec, 16:47 IST
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