22nd February, 2024
ANUPA MUKHERJEE
● NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) constantly monitors asteroids and comets that could potentially approach Earth. ● A recent report reveals five asteroids are scheduled to fly by Earth in the coming days/weeks.
● Size: 72 feet wide ● Speed: 50278 km/ Hour ● Closest Approach Date: February 21
● Size: 43 feet wide ● Speed: 64494 km/ Hour ● Closest Approach Date: February 22
● Size: 40 feet wide ● Speed: 37492 km/ Hour ● Closest Approach Date: February 22
● Size: 87 feet wide ● Speed: 67732 km/ Hour ● Closest Approach Date: February 22
● Size: 62 feet wide ● Speed: 15011 km/ Hour ● Closest Approach Date: February 23
● NASA classifies any asteroid within 4.6 million miles (7.5 million kilometers) of Earth as a "close pass." ● For perspective, the Moon is about 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometers) away.
● None of these 5 asteroids pose any immediate threat to Earth. ● CNEOS diligently tracks Near-Earth Objects to calculate their trajectories and assess potential risks far in advance.