While the asteroid poses no immediate threat, its close approach is a perfect opportunity for scientists to gather valuable data about these space rocks and their origins.
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NASA has issued a warning about a massive 120-foot asteroid making its way past Earth on December 24. But there is no need to panic. This cosmic visitor, called asteroid 2024 XN1, will safely fly by at a distance of 4,480,000 miles. Still, its high-speed journey at 14,743 kilometres per hour is enough to raise some eyebrows.
While the asteroid poses no immediate threat, its close approach is a perfect opportunity for scientists to gather valuable data about these space rocks and their origins. As NASA keeps a close eye on 2024 XN1, it’s a timely reminder of how important planetary defence is.
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Asteroid 2024 XN1 may be the largest of the upcoming space visitors, but let’s not get carried away. According to experts, there’s no danger to Earth this time around. But NASA’s Asteroid Watch dashboard – a nifty tool to track space rocks that get a little too close for comfort – is keeping us in the loop. By hovering over the asteroid’s name, users can find out its size and exact distance from Earth.
Asteroid 2024 XN1 is the largest of the five upcoming asteroids expected to make close approaches to Earth. With a diameter of approximately 120 feet, this colossal space rock is under constant surveillance by NASA’s Asteroid Watch dashboard.
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None of these five asteroids pose any threat to the Earth. According to NASA’s Asteroid Watch dashboard, “An object larger than about 150 metres that can approach the Earth to within this distance is termed a potentially hazardous object. The average distance between Earth and the Moon is about 239,000 miles (385,000 kilometres).”
Even though 2024 XN1’s flyby doesn’t spell disaster, NASA is reminding us why we must continue monitoring asteroids like this one. The goal isn’t just about preventing potential threats, but also unlocking secrets about the solar system’s early days. With radar systems and cutting-edge tracking technologies, NASA is keeping these space rocks on a tight leash.
