NASA issues alert for fast-moving, stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth tonight
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has issued a warning for a monstrous asteroid that is expected to rocket past Earth on Tuesday evening. Dubbed 2024 ON, the celestial space rock measures 950 feet in diameter — approximately the size of a football stadium.
‘Potentially Hazardous’ Asteroid Will Zoom By Earth Tonight—But NASA Says It’s Safe: What To Know
The asteroid is around 500 feet and will come within 2 million miles of Earth, which is about eight times further than the moon.
'Potentially hazardous' asteroid the size of a skyscraper to skim past Earth on Tuesday
The gigantic asteroid 2024 ON, about the size of a blue whale, will fly close to Earth next Tuesday, missing our planet by 2.6 times the distance between Earth and the moon.
Stadium-sized asteroid deemed 'potentially hazardous' by NASA, is expected to move 'relatively close' to Earth
A stadium-sized asteroid is expected to pass relatively close to Earth on Tuesday night, NASA announced. Its distance makes it a "potentially hazardous object."
Stadium-sized asteroid buzzing by Earth Tuesday night at mere 620,000 miles away
A stadium-sized asteroid is making a close, but safe fly-by of Earth Tuesday evening, as just another reminder that space is full of flying rocks and Earth must remain on guard.
NASA Issues Alert for Massive Stadium-Sized Asteroid Nearing Earth!
A giant asteroid the size of a stadium is speeding towards Earth at 40,000 km/h! While NASA says it poses no immediate threat, any small shift in its path could change everything. Plus, skywatchers can enjoy a rare lunar eclipse and supermoon on the same day!
Stadium-Sized Asteroid Will Pass by Earth on Tuesday — and NASA Says It's Coming Back
NASA has issued a high alert regarding a large asteroid that is set to pass by Earth. The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued an alert for a "stadium-size" asteroid approaching Earth on Tuesday, Sept.
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Tiny asteroid burns up harmlessly in Earth's atmosphere over Philippines. 'Discovered this morning,' ESA says
The European Space Agency (ESA) says a 3-foot (1-meter) asteroid will strike the atmosphere and burn up harmlessly on ...
Rare Asteroid Spotted Hours Before Impacting Earth’s Atmosphere
Earth's planetary defense teams discovered asteroid 2024 RW1 mere hours before its arrival. The small asteroid isn't expected to cause any damage.
Eco-protesters halt construction of telescope designed to spot meteors that could wipe out humanity
Eco-protesters have halted the construction of a telescope designed to spot meteors capable of wiping out humanity. The ...
Asteroid speeding at 104,761 KMPH set for Earth encounter today, NASA reveals; Here's what you need to know
An asteroid named 2024 RN16, measuring 110 feet wide, will make a close approach to Earth today. Travelling at 104,761 km/h, ...
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‘Fireball’ seen over UK town as asteroid passes Earth
A “fireball” has been seen over the neighbouring town of Swindon as a 33-metre asteroid was scheduled to pass by Earth. Sightings in the sky were reported across the Wiltshire town both Friday night ...
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Keep an Eye on the Sky: Don't Miss the Imminent 'Blaze Star' Explosion This Month
That's why it's such big news that T Coronae Borealis, also known as the Blaze Star or T CrB, is headed toward a cosmic ...
‘Fireball’ seen over Swindon as 33-metre asteroid flies by Earth
A “fireball” has been seen over Swindon as a 33-metre asteroid was scheduled to pass by Earth. Sightings in the sky were ...
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Salsa’s final bow: European satellite set for a fiery return to Earth
A European satellite which UK scientists helped build is set to make a fiery return to Earth after spending nearly quarter of ...