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TN Science Desk, Times Now Digital Apr 17, 2024 NASA has announced five asteroids will make close approaches to Earth in two days. While none pose an immediate threat, these celestial flybys serve as a reminder of the importance of monitoring near-Earth objects. Credit: Times Now Digital The Asteroid GM 1 is set to swing by Earth at a distance of approximately 1,330,000 kilometres. This asteroid is about 84 feet wide, roughly the size of a standard Airplane. It is travelling at a speed of 37,287 kilometres per hour. Credit: Times Now Digital Asteroid 2024 GF 5, will be passing by at a slightly greater distance of 3,700,000 kilometres from Earth. This asteroid is about 39 feet wide, roughly the size of a standard Bus. It is travelling at a speed of 26,485 kilometres per hour. Credit: Times Now Digital This bus-sized asteroid, measuring 27 feet wide, travelling at a speed of 29,037 kilometres per hour and passing by at a safe distance of 975,000 kilometres from Earth. Credit: Times Now Digital This larger object, categorised as bus-sized is 37 feet wide, travelling at a speed of 25,243 kilometres per hour and passing by at a safe distance of 1,030,000 kilometres from Earth. Credit: Times Now Digital The final visitor, another airplane-sized asteroid is 160 feet wide. It will travel at a speed of 46,900 kilometres per hour and make its closest approach at a comfortable distance of 6,170,000 kilometres from Earth. Credit: Times Now Digital Thanks For Reading! See more storiesAsteroids Nearing Earth
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