5 giant asteroids zooming towards Earth this week, says NASA; Biggest is a 270-foot monster (Pixabay)

Asteroids are the near-Earth objects (NEO) which revolve around the Sun and if they hit or collide with Earth, it can pose a severe threat to humanity. (Pixabay)

The bigger the size of the asteroid, the more threat it poses for planet Earth. (Pixabay)

In order to avoid such terrifying situations and collisions, NASA keeps an eye on asteroids and monitors their movement. (Pixabay)

Here are some of the asteroids that are rushing towards Earth this week, according to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. (Pixabay)

A car sized 17-foot asteroid named 2003 YS70 is zooming towards Earth on December 13 at a speed of 14832 kmph. Its closest Earth approach will be of 4000000 kilometers. (Pixabay)

On December 13, asteroid 2019XQ1 will too be nearing planet Earth. The asteroid is of 92-foot and will make the closest Earth approach of 5560000 kilometers at a speed of 35244 kmph. (Pixabay)

A 88 foot asteroid named 2018 XU3 will make its closest Earth approach of 5680000 kilometers on December 13 at a speed of 37152 kmph. (Pixabay)

An airplane sized asteroid of 71 foot named 2021 XS4 will be nearing Earth on December 14 at a speed of 34920 kmph. Its closest Earth approach will be of 5550000 kilometers. (Pixabay)

On December 15, a building-sized, 270 foot asteroid called 2015 RN35 will be approaching Earth at a fiery speed of 21276 kmph. Its closest Earth approach will be of 686000 kilometers. (Pixabay)