Astronomers Prepare for Asteroid 2024 XN1's Close Approach on Christmas Eve
Asteroid 2024 XN1, a 120-foot space rock, will safely pass by Earth on December 24, 2024. Astronomers are tracking the asteroid using advanced technology to ensure no threat to our planet.
NASA uses advanced technology to track asteroids, with radar systems from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory providing accurate data.
Astronomers are preparing for Asteroid 2024 XN1’s close approach to Earth on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. This 120-foot space rock will pass by Earth at a safe distance.
The asteroid will be 4,480,000 miles away, more than 16 times the distance to the Moon. It will travel at 14,743 miles per hour, reaching its closest point at 02:57 AM IST. Experts say there is no risk to Earth.
Asteroids like 2024 XN1 are remnants from the solar system’s formation 4.6 billion years ago. They sometimes cross Earth’s path, so it is important to monitor them. Past asteroid impacts, like the one that wiped out the dinosaurs, show the potential risks.
NASA uses advanced technology to track asteroids, with radar systems from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory providing accurate data.
Missions like OSIRIS-REx and Hayabusa2 have collected asteroid samples to help scientists learn more. Past asteroid impacts, such as the one that wiped out the dinosaurs, highlight the potential dangers they pose.
NASA uses advanced technology to track asteroids. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s radar systems give accurate information. Missions like OSIRIS-REx and Hayabusa2 have also helped collect asteroid samples to learn more about them.
