Upcoming Asteroid Flybys: 24 September 2024
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has assured us that both will glide safely past our planet.
Image of an asteroid moving towards earth.
On 24 September 2024, two asteroids will pass by Earth, but there’s no need to worry.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has assured us that both will glide safely past our planet.
Asteroid 2024 RO11
Diameter: About 120 feet (roughly the size of a small airplane)
Nearest Distance: 4,580,000 miles
Passage Date: 24 September 2024
Asteroid 2020 GE
Diameter: About 26 feet
Nearest Distance: 410,000 miles
Passage Date: 24 September 2024
Rest Easy
NASA actively monitors these asteroids, confirming that they pose no threat to Earth. Their approach highlights the intriguing activity in our solar system, reminding us of the wonders beyond our atmosphere. Rest assured, Earth is safe, and these asteroids will continue on their paths through space.
