Four Asteroids Make a Close Approach to Earth

 

Today, the Earth witnesses a celestial event as four asteroids, including one as large as a house, make their close approach. The largest among them, 2024 EJ2, will zoom past Earth at over 50,000 km per hour, coming closer to our planet than the moon at one point. Alongside 2024 EJ2, three other asteroids will make their presence known, each varying in size and speed but collectively reminding us of the cosmic ballet that unfolds in our solar system.

Monitoring Near-Earth Objects

 

NASA’s vigilant monitoring of these space rocks showcases the advancements in our capability to track Near-Earth Objects (NEOs). Despite the potential threat they pose, these close approaches offer invaluable opportunities for observation and study, contributing to our understanding of asteroid dynamics and enhancing our planetary defense strategies. NASA continues to track such objects, ensuring our readiness for any future encounters.