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NASA says 3 asteroids will make a close approach to Earth in coming days: Check out speed, size, and more

hindustantimes.com 3 days ago
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The report highlighted that the asteroid 2024 MT 1 will make a close approach on July 8 and the asteroid 2024 ME 1 will come close to our planet on July 10. The third asteroid is projected to make a close approach on July 11.
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Check out the upcoming asteroids that will pass Earth at a very close distance. Check out their speed, size, close distance range, and more.
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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has reported three building-sized asteroids expected to fly by Earth in the coming days.
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The three asteroids are designated as asteroid 2024 MT 1, asteroid 2024 ME 1, and asteroid 20222 YS5. All three asteroids are approaching Earth on different days.
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However, NASA reported that these asteroids do not come under the potentially hazardous NEOs, therefore they pose no threat to our planet and humanity.
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The asteroid 2024 MT 1 is reported to be 260 feet wide, the asteroid 2024 ME 1 is 120 feet wide, and the asteroid 2022 YS5 is 124 feet wide.
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The asteroid 2024 MT 1 is currently moving at a speed of  65233 kilometres per hour and it will come 1.4 million kilometers close to Earth.
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The asteroid 2024 ME 1 is moving at a speed of 30215 kilometres per hour and it is expected to come 4.3 million kilometres close to Earth.
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Lastly, the asteroid 2022 YS5 is moving at 20993 kilometres per hour and it will likely come  4.2 million kilometres close to our planet.
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