NASA warns against 5 asteroids speeding towards Earth on these dates of September

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory ‘JPL’ has been carefully monitoring five asteroids that are predicted to safely fly by Earth towards the end of September 2024. Although this news might sound frightening, there is nothing to be alarmed about. Researchers and astronomers have mentioned that while these asteroids will be close to our planet, they will cause no harm. Their exciting journey presents intriguing new insights and opportunities for scientists to explore, in detail this breathtaking celestial occurrence. Below, we have mentioned everything that you need to know about each of these five asteroids.

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It has been discovered that Asteroid 2020 GE is approximately 26 feet wide, making it a notable celestial object to pass by Earth. It is predicted to be at a safe distance of 410, 000 kilometers. Did you know that this calculated proximity is much farther than that of the moon from our planet? It is estimated that it will approach Earth on September 24, 2024.

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Another significant asteroid, named Asteroid 2024 RO11, has been calculated to be around 120 feet in width. This large celestial object has been anticipated to fly by Earth at a distance of 4,580,000 kilometers, offering astronomers a great opportunity to analyze and study it, with no potential dangers. It is estimated that it will approach Earth on September 24, 2024.

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Asteroid 2024 RP15 is known to be a huge celestial object, measured to be approximately 93 feet wide, and has been predicted to be in proximity of 4,180,000 kilometers to Earth. It is estimated that it will approach Earth on September 27, 2024

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Asteroid 2024 RW25 is calculated to be a size of approximately 82 feet wide and is estimated to pass by Earth by a distance of 3,830,000 kilometers. Its close distance would present the scientists with another remarkable opportunity to explore and learn in-depth about it. It is estimated that it will approach Earth on September 27, 2024.

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In situations where notable celestial objects are to pass by Earth, monitoring and close observation of the occurrence holds immense significance. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is consistently keeping track of these asteroids, highlighting the importance of being familiar with the movements of the objects close to our planet. Furthermore, having an understanding of their compositions and paths provides us with a better knowledge of the solar system while also helping us be prepared for any potential threats in the future.

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