An asteroid, which is bigger than world’s tallest building, will pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. &nbsp;&nbsp;

There is absolutely no need to worry as the Asteroid 7482, which is near-Earth object, is "very well-known and has been studied for decades" by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office. &nbsp;

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An object, which comes within 30 million miles of Earth, gets classified as a near-Earth object. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It is also known as 1194 PC1 in NASA's asteroid database. NASA said, "Rest assured, 1994 PC1 will safely fly past our planet 1.2 million miles away." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Dr Susanna Kohler of American Astronomical Society, said, "One of the really cool things about a close-passing rock, like Asteroid 7482 (1994 PC1) is being able to watch as it soars past. &nbsp;

"There are a tonnes of asteroids and comets out there, but the majority are so far away that we can’t see their motion in real-time. The fact that this one’s coming so close provides a unique opportunity to actually watch it move across the sky," added Kohler. &nbsp;

"There are lots of observatories that will be live-streaming the event on the internet as Asteroid 7482 (1994 PC1) passes," Kohler further added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

An asteroid, which is bigger than world’s tallest building, will pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. There is absolutely no need to worry as the Asteroid 7482, which is near-Earth object, is "very well-known and has been studied for decades" by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office.

An asteroid, which is bigger than world’s tallest building, will pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. There is absolutely no need to worry as the Asteroid 7482, which is near-Earth object, is "very well-known and has been studied for decades" by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office. Also Read: Planet-killer asteroid passes near Earth. Track it live here An object, which comes within 30 million miles of Earth, gets classified as a near-Earth object. It is also known as 1194 PC1 in NASA's asteroid database. NASA said, "Rest assured, 1994 PC1 will safely fly past our planet 1.2 million miles away." Also Read: NASA catches glimpse of Sun emitting mid-level solar flare. Will it harm us? Dr Susanna Kohler of American Astronomical Society, said, "One of the really cool things about a close-passing rock, like Asteroid 7482 (1994 PC1) is being able to watch as it soars past. "There are a tonnes of asteroids and comets out there, but the majority are so far away that we can’t see their motion in real-time. The fact that this one’s coming so close provides a unique opportunity to actually watch it move across the sky," added Kohler. "There are lots of observatories that will be live-streaming the event on the internet as Asteroid 7482 (1994 PC1) passes," Kohler further added. (With inputs from agencies)

Huge asteroid to pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. Should we worry? Look up to find out   

Several legends are linked with Moon. One of the special ones is the tale of ‘Wolf Moon’. Well, you can speculate but the first full moon of the year is called ‘Wolf Moon’. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It is expected to rise on Monday at 5:39 pm ET, as per Timeanddate.com. If the weather allows, southeast United States will be able to witness it clearly. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The cloud cover may be minimal enough to help you get a nice view of the moon. The peak illumination will happen at 6:48 pm, as per NASA.

As there may be partly cloudy sky in some central parts of the country, they may also be able to enjoy the view of the bright Moon. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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As full moons generally don’t look the same, each has a specific name according to different countries and cultures.&nbsp;

The tale of the origin of the name of ‘Wolf Moon’ also varies. &nbsp;

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"Wolf Moon is also an old European name for the second full Moon of winter (the midwinter Moon)," said NASA's Gordon Johnston. &nbsp;

The name ‘Wolf Moon’ has come from the thought that wolves howl at the Moon out of hunger in the winters. &nbsp;&nbsp;

So, don’t miss the opportunity and ‘look up’ in the sky. It should surely not be missed. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Several legends are linked with Moon. One of the special ones is the tale of ‘Wolf Moon’. Well, you can speculate but the first full moon of the year is called ‘Wolf Moon’.

Several legends are linked with Moon. One of the special ones is the tale of ‘Wolf Moon’. Well, you can speculate but the first full moon of the year is called ‘Wolf Moon’. It is expected to rise on Monday at 5:39 pm ET, as per Timeanddate.com. If the weather allows, southeast United States will be able to witness it clearly. The cloud cover may be minimal enough to help you get a nice view of the moon. The peak illumination will happen at 6:48 pm, as per NASA. As there may be partly cloudy sky in some central parts of the country, they may also be able to enjoy the view of the bright Moon. Also Read: A potato in space? In unique discovery, oblong-shaped planet found As full moons generally don’t look the same, each has a specific name according to different countries and cultures. The tale of the origin of the name of ‘Wolf Moon’ also varies. Also Read: Plan to ‘dim sun rays’ gets thumbs down from experts. Here is why "Wolf Moon is also an old European name for the second full Moon of winter (the midwinter Moon)," said NASA's Gordon Johnston. The name ‘Wolf Moon’ has come from the thought that wolves howl at the Moon out of hunger in the winters. So, don’t miss the opportunity and ‘look up’ in the sky. It should surely not be missed. (With inputs from agencies)

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Space is a dangerous place, courtesy asteroids. No, we are not kidding, ask the dinosaurs if you can. &nbsp;&nbsp;

An asteroid has the potential to cause destruction of species or complete planet. Well, it can also quietly pass by or burn on the entry through atmosphere. &nbsp;&nbsp;

However, you must look up to see what really happens. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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An around 104-metre-wide asteroid is passing near Earth on Tuesday (January 11), a report said. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The rock has been labelled as a “potentially hazardous object”, as per the report of the Mirror. &nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;It’s time to ‘look up’: Witness building-sized asteroid pass near Earth

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It will be within 3.48 million miles of Earth. The rock has been named Asteroid 2013 YD48 by NASA and seems to be bigger than the iconic Big Ben. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Although it will miss Earth by a long distance, it’s actually not that much in terms of space. &nbsp; &nbsp;

NASA seems to classify any object that passes within 120 million miles of Earth as a Near-Earth Object (NEO). It is done as even a slight change in the trajectory due to an obstruction can prove fatal for Earth. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Numerous scientists spend hours every day to track thousands of such rocks to know more about universe and take timely action if Earth is in danger. &nbsp; &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Space is a dangerous place, courtesy asteroids. No, we are not kidding, ask the dinosaurs if you can. An asteroid has the potential to cause destruction of species or complete planet.

Space is a dangerous place, courtesy asteroids. No, we are not kidding, ask the dinosaurs if you can. An asteroid has the potential to cause destruction of species or complete planet. Well, it can also quietly pass by or burn on the entry through atmosphere. However, you must look up to see what really happens. Also Read: This is Milky Way galaxy's latest collision An around 104-metre-wide asteroid is passing near Earth on Tuesday (January 11), a report said. The rock has been labelled as a “potentially hazardous object”, as per the report of the Mirror. Watch: It’s time to ‘look up’: Witness building-sized asteroid pass near Earth × It will be within 3.48 million miles of Earth. The rock has been named Asteroid 2013 YD48 by NASA and seems to be bigger than the iconic Big Ben. Also Read: In a first, astronomers watch a dying star explode in real time Although it will miss Earth by a long distance, it’s actually not that much in terms of space. NASA seems to classify any object that passes within 120 million miles of Earth as a Near-Earth Object (NEO). It is done as even a slight change in the trajectory due to an obstruction can prove fatal for Earth. Numerous scientists spend hours every day to track thousands of such rocks to know more about universe and take timely action if Earth is in danger. (With inputs from agencies)

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