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Apollo group asteroid to pass Earth soon, says NASA; Know how big it is and how close it will get

NASA has tracked an Apollo group asteroid in its orbit which will bring it close to Earth tomorrow, December 28. Know details such as its speed, size, distance of approach, and more.

Updated on: Dec 27 2023, 10:44 IST

5 asteroids set to pass Earth soon, reveals NASA; Know details of close encounter

Asteroid — 1/5 Asteroid 2023 XO7 - The first asteroid to pass Earth today, December 26, is designated Asteroid 2023 XO7. During its approach, it will come as close as 2.4 million kilometers to the planet. According to NASA, the space rock is 72 feet wide and is travelling at a speed of almost 24182 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)

image caption — 2/5 Asteroid 2023 YD – The second asteroid on its way is designated Asteroid 2023 YD, and it will pass by Earth on December 28. According to NASA, this space rock has a staggering width of 91 feet. Its orbit will take it almost as close as 605,000 kilometers to the planet’s surface while moving at a speed of 35790 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)

Asteroid — 3/5 Asteroid 2023 YZ – Asteroid 2023 YZ will also pass by Earth on December 29. During its close approach, it will come as close as 3.8 million kilometers to the planet’s surface. With a width of nearly 90 feet, the space rock is speeding towards Earth at 20199 kilometers per hour. (WikiMedia Commons)

Asteroid — 4/5 Asteroid 2023 YM – Yet another space rock named Asteroid 2023 YM will pass Earth on December 30. In terms of size, the asteroid is almost 120 feet wide. As per NASA, it will come as close as 3.8 million kilometers and is already moving at a speed of 44491 kilometers per hour. (Pixabay)

Asteroid — 5/5 Asteroid 2023 XE12 – Asteroid 2023 XE12, with a width of nearly 130 feet, will pass Earth on December 31. According to NASA, this asteroid is travelling at almost 42386 kilometers per hour and will pass the planet at a distance of 5.6 million kilometers. (Pixabay)

Asteroid — Asteroid 2023 YD belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids, says NASA. (WikiMedia Commons)

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