NASA tracks Asteroid 2023 PC as it gets closer to Earth; check speed, size and more

NASA has detected an asteroid named 2023 PC, which is set to make a close approach to Earth on August 14. Check details here.

As per NASA, a massive space rock called asteroid 2023 PC is rushing towards Earth at a rapid speed. The data suggests that it is going to make a very close approach.  (Pixabay)

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1/5 As per NASA, a massive space rock called asteroid 2023 PC is rushing towards Earth at a rapid speed. The data suggests that it is going to make a very close approach.  (Pixabay)

According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), asteroid 2023 PC is coming towards the Earth at a rapid speed of 18944 kilometres per hour and is scheduled to make its nearest approach to the planet on August 14, 2023. (Pixabay)

2/5 According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), asteroid 2023 PC is coming towards the Earth at a rapid speed of 18944 kilometres per hour and is scheduled to make its nearest approach to the planet on August 14, 2023. (Pixabay)

According to NASA's asteroid data tracker, Asteroid 2023 PC is expected to come as close as 5,100,000 KM to the Earth. (NASA)

3/5 According to NASA's asteroid data tracker, Asteroid 2023 PC is expected to come as close as 5,100,000 KM to the Earth. (NASA)

The asteroid has a size of  130 feet - as large as an aeroplane. The asteroid belongs to the Aten group of Near-Earth objects. (Pixabay)

4/5 The asteroid has a size of  130 feet - as large as an aeroplane. The asteroid belongs to the Aten group of Near-Earth objects. (Pixabay)

According to NASA, there is no danger to Earth from this asteroid. However, NASA is still monitoring the asteroid's progress as the gravitational force of the Earth can occasionally cause deviation, which may be dangerous.  (Pixabay)

5/5 According to NASA, there is no danger to Earth from this asteroid. However, NASA is still monitoring the asteroid's progress as the gravitational force of the Earth can occasionally cause deviation, which may be dangerous.  (Pixabay)