Space Hailstones! Five dangerous asteroids Hurtling towards the Earth this week, warning issued

There are five gigantic asteroids which will approach the Earth at a dangerously close distance next week, according to NASA. Check details and know if they can pose a threat to our planet.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Sep 14 2022, 19:46 IST
Asteroid
The next few days are set to be terrifying for Earth as five different asteroids will be approaching our planet. All of these asteroids are at least a hundred feet in diameter and can easily destroy an entire city, if they end up crashing into our planet. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory have revealed the details around these space rocks. (HT_PRINT)
1/6 The next few days are set to be terrifying for Earth as five different asteroids will be approaching our planet. All of these asteroids are at least a hundred feet in diameter and can easily destroy an entire city, if they end up crashing into our planet. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory have revealed the details around these space rocks. (HT_PRINT)
Asteroid
Tomorrow, September 15, a 120-foot wide asteroid named 2020 PT4 will be approaching the Earth. At its closest, it is expected to come as close as 7.1 million kilometers to the Earth. It is moving at the speed of 38,060 kilometers per hour. The current prediction is that the asteroid is not likely to strike the Earth. (Pixabay)
Asteroid
2/6 Tomorrow, September 15, a 120-foot wide asteroid named 2020 PT4 will be approaching the Earth. At its closest, it is expected to come as close as 7.1 million kilometers to the Earth. It is moving at the speed of 38,060 kilometers per hour. The current prediction is that the asteroid is not likely to strike the Earth. (Pixabay)
Asteroid
This 250-foot wide asteroid is called 2022 QD1. Capable of destroying an entire city with just the impact damage, this asteroid will be approaching the Earth on September 16 and coming as close as 7.4 million kilometers to the Earth. The asteroid is traveling at the speed of 34,200 kmph. (Pixabay)
Asteroid
3/6 This 250-foot wide asteroid is called 2022 QD1. Capable of destroying an entire city with just the impact damage, this asteroid will be approaching the Earth on September 16 and coming as close as 7.4 million kilometers to the Earth. The asteroid is traveling at the speed of 34,200 kmph. (Pixabay)
Asteroids
A gigantic 390-foot wide asteroid will be coming to our neighborhood on September 18 and will be coming dangerously close to the Earth at a distance of 4.7 million kilometers. Named 2005 RX3, it is also the fastest of the group, traveling at the speed of 62,856 kmph. (Pixabay)
Asteroids
4/6 A gigantic 390-foot wide asteroid will be coming to our neighborhood on September 18 and will be coming dangerously close to the Earth at a distance of 4.7 million kilometers. Named 2005 RX3, it is also the fastest of the group, traveling at the speed of 62,856 kmph. (Pixabay)
Asteroid and Earth
Accompanying 2005 RX3 on September 18 will be 2022 QB37, a 180-foot wide asteroid which will come as close as 6.5 million kilometers to the Earth. It is traveling at the speed of 33,192 kmph. (Pixabay)
Asteroid and Earth
5/6 Accompanying 2005 RX3 on September 18 will be 2022 QB37, a 180-foot wide asteroid which will come as close as 6.5 million kilometers to the Earth. It is traveling at the speed of 33,192 kmph. (Pixabay)
Asteroids
Finally, on September 19, 2022 QJ50 will be hurtling towards the Earth at the speed of 36,720 kmph. The asteroid is likely to pass the Earth at a distance of 4.2 million kilometers. (Pixabay)
Asteroids
6/6 Finally, on September 19, 2022 QJ50 will be hurtling towards the Earth at the speed of 36,720 kmph. The asteroid is likely to pass the Earth at a distance of 4.2 million kilometers. (Pixabay)
First Published Date: 14 Sep, 19:45 IST
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