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NASA warns about two giant asteroids on a collision course with Earth at high speed today


Published on 2024-12-16 03:02:19 - moneycontrol.com
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  • Asteroid 2024 XB6 Zooms Past Earth NASA has also identified asteroid 2024 XB6, which is slightly smaller at 56 feet in diameter. This asteroid will race past Earth at 14,780 miles per hour. Its closest approach will be around 4,150,000 miles away, ensuring there's no immediate threat to Earth.

The article from Moneycontrol discusses NASA's warning about two giant asteroids, 2024 JY1 and 2024 JR, that are on a collision course with Earth. These asteroids are traveling at high speeds, with 2024 JY1 moving at 63,540 kilometers per hour and 2024 JR at 55,864 kilometers per hour. Despite their alarming velocities, NASA has clarified that these asteroids will not actually strike Earth but will pass by at a safe distance. The article highlights the importance of monitoring such celestial bodies to understand potential threats and to develop strategies for planetary defense. It also mentions that while these specific asteroids pose no immediate danger, the event underscores the need for continuous vigilance and research into asteroid detection and deflection technologies.

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