A Gigantic 1,600-ft wide asteroid to come close to Earth, says NASA
A Gigantic 1,600-ft wide asteroid to come close to Earth, says NASA
In just 72 hours, the Earth will need to brace itself for a potential asteroid strike.
In just 72 hours, the Earth will need to brace itself for a potential asteroid strike.
According to NASA, an asteroid which is larger than the Empire State Building in New York City will come dangerously close to our planet.
According to NASA, an asteroid which is larger than the Empire State Building in New York City will come dangerously close to our planet.
This 1,600-feet wide asteroid poses a threat unlike most asteroids this year due to its massive size and close proximity to Earth.
This 1,600-feet wide asteroid poses a threat unlike most asteroids this year due to its massive size and close proximity to Earth.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory that is run by NASA has revealed that the asteroid is named 388945 (2008 TZ3) and it is 1600-feet or 488 meters wide
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory that is run by NASA has revealed that the asteroid is named 388945 (2008 TZ3) and it is 1600-feet or 488 meters wide
The space rock is going to make its closest approach to the Earth at a distance of 5,710,000 kilometers on May 15.
The space rock is going to make its closest approach to the Earth at a distance of 5,710,000 kilometers on May 15.
NASA has been continuously watching the asteroid to ensure that it maintains its distance. At the moment, it is expected that the asteroid will make a safe passage and is not likely to impact against Earth.
NASA has been continuously watching the asteroid to ensure that it maintains its distance. At the moment, it is expected that the asteroid will make a safe passage and is not likely to impact against Earth.