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NASA issues alert for fast-moving, stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth tonight
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has issued a warning for a monstrous asteroid that is expected to rocket past Earth on Tuesday evening. Dubbed 2024 ON, the celestial space rock measures 950 feet in diameter — approximately the size of a football stadium.
“Calm down Cooper” — Netizens react to Elon Musk’s comments about NASA tracking a stadium-sized asteroid that was to approach Earth
In a recent string of tweets on X, SpaceX owner Elon Musk reiterated his warning about the potential dangers of asteroids.
‘Potentially Hazardous’ Asteroid Will Zoom By Earth Tonight—But NASA Says It’s Safe: What To Know
The asteroid is around 500 feet and will come within 2 million miles of Earth, which is about eight times further than the moon.
Stadium-sized asteroid deemed 'potentially hazardous' by NASA, is expected to move 'relatively close' to Earth
A stadium-sized asteroid is expected to pass relatively close to Earth on Tuesday night, NASA announced. Its distance makes it a "potentially hazardous object."
Stadium-sized asteroid buzzing by Earth Tuesday night at mere 620,000 miles away
A stadium-sized asteroid is making a close, but safe fly-by of Earth Tuesday evening, as just another reminder that space is full of flying rocks and Earth must remain on guard.
NASA Issues Alert for Massive Stadium-Sized Asteroid Nearing Earth!
A giant asteroid the size of a stadium is speeding towards Earth at 40,000 km/h! While NASA says it poses no immediate threat, any small shift in its path could change everything. Plus, skywatchers can enjoy a rare lunar eclipse and supermoon on the same day!
Stadium-Sized Asteroid Will Pass by Earth on Tuesday — and NASA Says It's Coming Back
NASA has issued a high alert regarding a large asteroid that is set to pass by Earth. The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued an alert for a "stadium-size" asteroid approaching Earth on Tuesday, Sept.
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When is the supermoon, harvest moon, lunar eclipse and possible comet this month?
The moon will appear full for about three days, from Monday evening through Thursday morning, according to NASA.
The comet was last visible from Earth during the Stone Age
Over the next few weeks, comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) will light up the skies within the northern hemisphere.
How to View the ‘Comet of the Century’ C/2023 A3
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Nasa’s Orion spacecraft ‘safe for lunar astronauts exposed to harmful radiation’
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS nears the sun this month. Will it be visible to the naked eye?
The final hurdle for Tsuchinshan-ATLAS to surmount will come on the afternoon of Sept. 27, when it arrives at perihelion — the closest point in its orbit to the sun.