Yes, NASA just confirmed that an asteroid that could be the size of a cricket field appears small, but an asteroid even this size can cause localized destruction if it hits Earth. Read below to learn all about the identified bodies and whether they pose a risk when approaching Earth.
The asteroid orbits Earth in an elliptical orbit, tracking Earth at one elongated end and Mars at the other. If the Earth were in any other position in its orbit, the asteroid wouldn’t even come close, because it’s the only intersection point for both celestial bodies. The asteroid mentioned is called EF 4 2022 and is no less than 25 meters wide (eg cricket field). It will fly past Earth today at a distance of 2,650,000 kilometers. The distance may seem so great that it should not arouse fear, but in terms of astronomical distances, this is only a small number.
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NASA allows viewers to track the asteroid
NASA JET. use database you can now know more about the asteroid EF 4. NASA has been very vigilant about any near-Earth object (NEO) that is in its observable distance. The month of March has reportedly welcomed many asteroids, including the one that crashed into Iceland this week. The reader will note that although the asteroid is hurtling past Earth at great distances, even the slightest deviation from its path can send an asteroid straight toward Earth and at a relatively high speed. This increases the potential for large-scale destruction.