NASA says 5 asteroids will pass Earth in the coming days: Check size, speed and more

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 According to NASA, 5 massive asteroids will pass Earth in the coming days. From size, speed to distance of close approach, know all about these close approaches.

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NASA keeps an eye on the near-Earth asteroids (NEOs) via the Near-Earth Object Observation Program,  managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California. 

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NASA uses several telescopes such as Pan-STARRS, Catalina Sky Survey, NEOWISE mission, and more to track asteroids and other celestial objects.

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Here are the five upcoming asteroids which will come very close to Earth in the coming days.

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Asteroid 2024 FK1: The asteroid is reported to be 62 feet wide in size. It is expected to fly by Earth on March 22 with a distance of 1030000 KM. It is moving at a speed of 27035 KM per hour. 

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Asteroid 2024 EL4: This space rock will come close to Earth on March 23 at a distance of 5650000 KM. The asteroid is moving at a speed of 4249 km per hour and it is 120 feet wide. 

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Asteroid 2024 EU4: The next asteroid is reported to be 240 feet wide. The rock is moving at a speed of 101885 KM per hour. It will come close to Earth on March 23 with a distance of 7240000 KM. 

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Asteroid 2019 CJ: This asteroid is 88 feet wide and it will come close to Earth on March 24 at a distance of 4760000 KM. Currently, it is moving at a speed of 15681 KM per hour. 

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Asteroid 2024 EC4: The last asteroid on the list is Asteroid 2024 EC4 which is 83 feet wide and is moving at a speed of 14526 KM per hour. It will come close to Earth on March 24 at a distance of 7450000 KM.