The celestial body approaches the Earth at a distance closer to 7.4 million km, and its size exceeds 150 m.
Asteroid 2023 SP1 will fly close to Earth on Wednesday, February 7. This was reported by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA.
According to the agency, the length of the celestial object is 244 m. The speed of the asteroid is 42,480 km/h.
It is known that the distance from it to Earth will be 5.48 million kilometers.
According to astronomers, if an asteroid approaches the Earth at a distance closer than 7.4 million km, and its size exceeds 150 m, NASA considers it a “potentially dangerous object.”
We remind you that it was previously reported that an asteroid the size of a skyscraper will fly over the Earth.
Source: korrespondent
I am Ben Stock, a passionate and experienced digital journalist working in the news industry. At the Buna Times, I write articles covering technology developments and related topics. I strive to provide reliable information that my readers can trust. My research skills are top-notch, as well as my ability to craft engaging stories on timely topics with clarity and accuracy.