<p>Five massive asteroids will pass by Earth this week- from August 27 to September 1, warns NASA. The American space agency‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory actively tracks these Near Earth Objects (NEOs) and has confirmed that five asteroids are set to pass by Earth.</p>

<p>Though NASA has confirmed that these flyby asteroids don’t pose any threats to Earth, they will be close enough for astronomers and scientists to observe them.</p>

<p>Here are the five asteroids that are set to make a flyby to Earth:</p>

<h3><strong>Asteroid 2020 RL</strong></h3>

<p>Asteroid 2020 RL is a 110-foot near-Earth asteroid that approached Earth on August 27. The asteroid posed no risk to Earth; however, its size and distance of 46.8 lakh km at the time of its approach were ideal for scientists and asteroid enthusiasts to study these celestial objects.</p>

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<h3><strong>Asteroid 2021 RA10</strong></h3>

<p>Set to make its closest approach to Earth at a range of 26.1 lakh km on August 28, Asteroid 2021 RA10 is one of the asteroids that will fly by Earth. The estimated size of this asteroid is 92 feet, which is almost the same size as an aeroplane. Such asteroids are always under strict surveillance for any potential threat by NASA.</p>

<h3><strong>Asteroid 2012 SX49</strong></h3>

<p>With a diameter of 64 feet and an overall size similar to that of a house, this asteroid is moving towards Earth and will make its closest approach on August 29. Asteroid 2012 SX49 will be at a distance of 42.9 lakh km at its closest. While this too poses no threat, observing it closely helps scientists develop data that will assist them in implementing planetary defence systems.</p>

<h3><strong>Asteroid 2016 RJ20</strong></h3>

<p>Asteroid 2016 RJ20 is, again, an airplane-sized asteroid, which is 64 feet in size. The nearest this asteroid will come to Earth is at a distance of 6,990,000 kilometres. It will fly by Earth on August 30.</p>

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<h3><strong>Asteroid 2021 JT</strong></h3>

<p>Among the five asteroids, Asteroid 2021 JT is probably the smallest asteroid approaching Earth. It is just 38 feet in size and will move past Earth on September 1 at a safe distance of about 63.6 lakh kilometres.</p>

<p>Asteroids are nothing but rocky, icy or debris left over the formation of Earth some 4.6 billion years ago and these Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs) are found in the asteroids and are found in a belt between Jupiter and Mars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plays an essential role in tracking these asteroids using the Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), which uses the data from telescopes to calculate the orbits of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) and analyze their the possibility of risk to our planet.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Five massive asteroids will pass by Earth this week- from August 27 to September 1, warns NASA. The American space agency‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory actively tracks these Near Earth Objects (NEOs) and has confirmed that five asteroids are set to pass by Earth.

Five massive asteroids will pass by Earth this week- from August 27 to September 1, warns NASA. The American space agency‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory actively tracks these Near Earth Objects (NEOs) and has confirmed that five asteroids are set to pass by Earth. Though NASA has confirmed that these flyby asteroids don’t pose any threats to Earth, they will be close enough for astronomers and scientists to observe them. Here are the five asteroids that are set to make a flyby to Earth: Asteroid 2020 RL Asteroid 2020 RL is a 110-foot near-Earth asteroid that approached Earth on August 27. The asteroid posed no risk to Earth; however, its size and distance of 46.8 lakh km at the time of its approach were ideal for scientists and asteroid enthusiasts to study these celestial objects. Also Read | Meteorite fell in South Africa this weekend for the first time in 50 years Asteroid 2021 RA10 Set to make its closest approach to Earth at a range of 26.1 lakh km on August 28, Asteroid 2021 RA10 is one of the asteroids that will fly by Earth. The estimated size of this asteroid is 92 feet, which is almost the same size as an aeroplane. Such asteroids are always under strict surveillance for any potential threat by NASA. Asteroid 2012 SX49 With a diameter of 64 feet and an overall size similar to that of a house, this asteroid is moving towards Earth and will make its closest approach on August 29. Asteroid 2012 SX49 will be at a distance of 42.9 lakh km at its closest. While this too poses no threat, observing it closely helps scientists develop data that will assist them in implementing planetary defence systems. Asteroid 2016 RJ20 Asteroid 2016 RJ20 is, again, an airplane-sized asteroid, which is 64 feet in size. The nearest this asteroid will come to Earth is at a distance of 6,990,000 kilometres. It will fly by Earth on August 30. Also Read | Alien contact might lead to diseases, conflict, ISRO chief warns Asteroid 2021 JT Among the five asteroids, Asteroid 2021 JT is probably the smallest asteroid approaching Earth. It is just 38 feet in size and will move past Earth on September 1 at a safe distance of about 63.6 lakh kilometres. Asteroids are nothing but rocky, icy or debris left over the formation of Earth some 4.6 billion years ago and these Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs) are found in the asteroids and are found in a belt between Jupiter and Mars. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plays an essential role in tracking these asteroids using the Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), which uses the data from telescopes to calculate the orbits of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) and analyze their the possibility of risk to our planet. (With inputs from agencies)

Wait, what? NASA confirms five asteroids are approaching Earth in the next 7 days

<p>An asteroid is set to flyby dangerously close to Earth today, NASA has warned. The asteroid, named 2024 MT-1, is hurtling towards Earth at a speed of more than 40,000 miles per hour. At its closest point, the asteroid will be just 936,000 miles away from our planet. However, NASA has assured that the asteroid poses no threat to life on Earth.</p>

<p>The asteroid measures about 79 metres in width and circles the sun in about 1.2 years. However, its size is not concerning to NASA as the size and the distance do not conform to the space agency's criteria of "potentially hazardous object." Only an object larger than 150 metres that comes within a 4.6 million-mile radius of Earth is placed in the category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The majority of near-Earth objects have orbits that don’t bring them very close to Earth, and therefore pose no risk of impact, but a small fraction of them – called potentially hazardous asteroids – require more attention," NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology says.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, asteroid 2024 JJ25 is on the radar of NASA and was spotted by astronomers in Hawaii on May 2. It made its closest approach to Earth on July 3.</p>

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<h2>Asteroid simulation exercise</h2>

<p>NASA tracks asteroids that are likely to come near our planet and pose a threat. To understand more about an asteroid impact scenario, NASA recently held a simulation exercise where experts were asked to come with ways to prevent an asteroid strike. They also pointed out the problems one might face while trying to avoid an impact.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The biggest problem, as per a summary released by NASA which contained thoughts of the participants from US government agencies and international planetary defense experts, was the possible politics. They fear that the government might not be willing to fund an asteroid mission where the likelihood of the space body hitting Earth is not 100 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They fear that even if NASA has enough time, changing governments might get in the way of relevant action.</p>

<h2>DART mission</h2>

<p>In 2022, NASA carried out the DART mission and hit an asteroid to practice striking one in case it poses a threat to Earth. The 1,200-pound DART spacecraft was launched into the asteroid Dimorphos, with over 1,000 tons of dust and rock blasting off of it. Several boulders went floating into space and now might hit Mars, creating several craters. However, experts say that Earth is not at risk of being hit by these asteroid pieces.</p>

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An asteroid is set to flyby dangerously close to Earth today, NASA has warned. The asteroid, named 2024 MT-1, is hurtling towards Earth at a speed of more than 40,000 miles per hour.

An asteroid is set to flyby dangerously close to Earth today, NASA has warned. The asteroid, named 2024 MT-1, is hurtling towards Earth at a speed of more than 40,000 miles per hour. At its closest point, the asteroid will be just 936,000 miles away from our planet. However, NASA has assured that the asteroid poses no threat to life on Earth. The asteroid measures about 79 metres in width and circles the sun in about 1.2 years. However, its size is not concerning to NASA as the size and the distance do not conform to the space agency's criteria of "potentially hazardous object." Only an object larger than 150 metres that comes within a 4.6 million-mile radius of Earth is placed in the category. "The majority of near-Earth objects have orbits that don’t bring them very close to Earth, and therefore pose no risk of impact, but a small fraction of them – called potentially hazardous asteroids – require more attention," NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology says. Meanwhile, asteroid 2024 JJ25 is on the radar of NASA and was spotted by astronomers in Hawaii on May 2. It made its closest approach to Earth on July 3. Also Read: Particles faster than light might make up dark matter, scientists suggest Asteroid simulation exercise NASA tracks asteroids that are likely to come near our planet and pose a threat. To understand more about an asteroid impact scenario, NASA recently held a simulation exercise where experts were asked to come with ways to prevent an asteroid strike. They also pointed out the problems one might face while trying to avoid an impact. The biggest problem, as per a summary released by NASA which contained thoughts of the participants from US government agencies and international planetary defense experts, was the possible politics. They fear that the government might not be willing to fund an asteroid mission where the likelihood of the space body hitting Earth is not 100 per cent. They fear that even if NASA has enough time, changing governments might get in the way of relevant action. DART mission In 2022, NASA carried out the DART mission and hit an asteroid to practice striking one in case it poses a threat to Earth. The 1,200-pound DART spacecraft was launched into the asteroid Dimorphos, with over 1,000 tons of dust and rock blasting off of it. Several boulders went floating into space and now might hit Mars, creating several craters. However, experts say that Earth is not at risk of being hit by these asteroid pieces.

Asteroid 2024 MT-1 makes extremely close approach to Earth

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Asteroid 2024 MT-1 makes extremely close approach to Earth