WebJan 25, 2024 · Asteroid 2024 BX was spotted for the first time ever on January 20 and it came within 162,252 miles of us, or a little over two thirds of the way to the moon, as it sailed by Tuesday evening … WebAug 18, 2024 · Near Earth Asteroids, or NEAs, pass by our home planet all the time. But an SUV-size asteroid set the record this past weekend for coming closer to Earth than any …
"Rerun" asteroid buzzes Earth in second close shave of 2024
WebDec 12, 2012 · A newfound asteroid gave Earth a close shave early today, zipping between our planet and the moon just two days after astronomers first spotted it. The near-Earth asteroid 2012 XE54,... WebFeb 8, 2013 · An asteroid the size of an office building will zoom close by Earth next week, but it's not on a collision course, NASA says. Still, some people think this near-miss … bjsoin
Close Shave: Asteroid To Buzz Earth Next Week - wgbh.org
WebApr 28, 2024 · The asteroid, called 2024 HS7, is between 13 and 24 feet (4 to 8 meters) in size and passed Earth at a distance of 23,000 miles (36,400 kilometers) when it made its closest approach at 2:51... WebFeb 8, 2013 · At its closest approach, the office building-sized asteroid will be only about 17,200 miles above the surface of our planet. Some people think this near miss should … WebSep 7, 2016 · An asteroid the size of a school bus buzzed by Earth today (Sept. 7) in an exceptionally close — but safe — flyby. Scientists … bjursin vaunuilijat