97-foot Asteroid 2021 HU racing towards Earth at 44899 kmph, NASA warns

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NASA has predicted the close approach of the 97-foot-wide Asteroid 2021 HU to Earth at a fiery speed soon. Know its speed, distance, and trajectory here.

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The asteroid belt, situated between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system, contains most of the asteroids. 

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Nonetheless, certain asteroids deviate from their trajectory and approach Earth at blistering speed.

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To predict the potential hazards, space agencies such as NASA track these asteroids that come near Earth on a daily basis. 

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Currently, one such dangerous asteroid named 2021 HU, is hurtling toward Earth and is expected to make its closest approach on April 23. 

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NASA's JPL reports that this colossal rock, measuring 97-foot, which is as big as an aircraft. 

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It is already traveling at a staggering speed of 44899 kilometres per hour and will pass at a safe distance of 4.32 million miles from Earth.

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This asteroid was discovered on April 07, 2019, and belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids, the-sky.org confirmed.

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Thankfully, you don't need to worry as NASA has not classified it as a potentially hazardous asteroid. 

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NASA considers space rocks larger than about 150 meters that approach within 4.6 million miles of Earth as potentially hazardous objects. 

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However, constant monitoring of these gigantic rocks is crucial as even a slight deviation from their path can result in catastrophic consequences on Earth. 

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