Incoming asteroid to pass between Earth and the moon, football field-sized space rock to follow ...News

Russia Today - News
Incoming asteroid to pass between Earth and the moon, football field-sized space rock to follow
As NASA’s OSIRIS-REx probe bids farewell to the asteroid Bennu, closer to home the space agency has issued warnings about two other space rocks set to come a little close for comfort to the Earth. On April 10, the asteroid 2021 GT3, measuring 19 meters across (roughly the length of a bowling lane) is due to pass between the Earth and the moon at a distance of just 255,886km or 30 times the length of the Great Wall of China. For reference, the average distance between our planet and its natural satellite is just 385,000km, so this flyby is a little close for comfort.  Mercifully, the asteroid likely doesn't pose a direct threat to the E

Hence then, the article about incoming asteroid to pass between earth and the moon football field sized space rock to follow was published today ( ) and is available on Russia Today ( News ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Incoming asteroid to pass between Earth and the moon, football field-sized space rock to follow )

Apple Storegoogle play

Last updated :

Also on site :

Most viewed in News


Latest News