NASA reports two aeroplane-sized asteroids passing Earth today- All details
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Two massive asteroids are expected to fly by Earth today at a very close distance. Check out their speed, size, distance, and more details.
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NASA’s JPL has reported two asteroids that will pass very closely to Earth today at lightning speed.
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NASA has been tracking space rocks and objects for decades to find potentially hazardous asteroids early and to avoid any risk in future.
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However, every few days, massive asteroids make a close approach to Earth that may or may not be a threat based on their trajectory.
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Today, two aeroplane-sized asteroids named 2022 MM1 and 2010 XN will fly by Earth today.
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Nasa reported that these asteroids are 120 and 160 feet wide respectively and they are moving at a very rapid speed.
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According to a CNEOS report, the asteroids are moving at a relative speed of 39295 kilometres and 40765 kilometres per hour.
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The asteroid 2022 MM1 will make a close approach to Earth today at a distance of 2,980,000 kilometres.
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On the other hand, the asteroid 2010 XN is expected to come 5,410,000 kilometres close to the Earth.
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