NASA Says Asteroid of 2,700ft Wide Will Pass Earth Next Week
NASA Says Asteroid of 2,700ft Wide Will Pass Earth Next Week
An asteroid that could be bigger than the tallest building in the world is due to fly past Earth next week, NASA data shows.
An asteroid that could be bigger than the tallest building in the world is due to fly past Earth next week, NASA data shows.
The asteroid, called 467460 (2006 JF42), is estimated to have a diameter up to 2,755 feet,
The asteroid, called 467460 (2006 JF42), is estimated to have a diameter up to 2,755 feet,
meaning it could be wider than the height of the tallest building in the world: The 2,717-foot Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
meaning it could be wider than the height of the tallest building in the world: The 2,717-foot Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
The space rock will get closest to our planet on Monday, May 9, at about 8:13 p.m. EDT, at which time it is expected to be traveling at a speed of around 25,300 miles per hour according to NASA
The space rock will get closest to our planet on Monday, May 9, at about 8:13 p.m. EDT, at which time it is expected to be traveling at a speed of around 25,300 miles per hour according to NASA
Earth will be completely safe. At its closest point to our planet, dubbed a "close approach" by CNEOS, 2006 JF42 will still be around 3.5 million miles away—more than 10 times the distance between Earth and the Moon.
Earth will be completely safe. At its closest point to our planet, dubbed a "close approach" by CNEOS, 2006 JF42 will still be around 3.5 million miles away—more than 10 times the distance between Earth and the Moon.
In addition, there is no guarantee as to 2006 JF42's size. 2,755 feet is an upper estimation of its diameter; according to CNEOS it may also be as small as 1,214 feet across.
In addition, there is no guarantee as to 2006 JF42's size. 2,755 feet is an upper estimation of its diameter; according to CNEOS it may also be as small as 1,214 feet across.