Christmas Eve asteroid the size of a 10-floor building makes ‘close approach’ to Earth tonight
While this is considered a “close approach” by interstellar standards — NASA defines near-Earth objects (NEOs) as those that come within 4.6 million miles — we’re not about to get some cosmic coal shoved down our stockings so to speak.
No Cosmic Grinch: Asteroid 2024 XN1 to pass safely by Earth on Christmas Eve
ABP News reports that its diameter ranges from 29 to 70 meters (95 to 230 feet). The asteroid will pass Earth at a speed of 14,743 miles per hour (23,726 kilometers per hour).Despite its size and speed,
Huge Asteroid Set To ‘Skim’ Earth At 14,743 MPH On Christmas Eve
NASA scientists are closely monitoring 120-foot long Asteroid 2024 XN1, which they say is set to "skim" Earth on December 24th at a speed of 14,743 miles
'Christmas Eve Asteroid' To Pass Closest To Earth At This Time, NASA Confirms
XN1, nicknamed the "Christmas Eve asteroid," will pass Earth at a speed of 14,743 mph on December 24, reaching its closest point at 02:56 am GMT.
Huge asteroid the size of a 10-story building to pass Earth on Christmas Eve
NASA will deploy cutting-edge technology to better understand the inner workings of 2024 XN1 during its near-Earth passage.
NASA alert! Massive 120-foot asteroid to fly past Earth on Christmas eve
NASA has issued an alert about a large asteroid, 2024 XN1, which is set to pass by Earth on Christmas Eve. This asteroid, which is about 120 feet wide, is traveling at a speed of
Giant Airplane-Sized Space Rock Approaching Earth at 23,000 kph on Christmas Eve: Will It Hit or Miss?
Two more asteroids will pass our planet on December 21: the 50-foot (2024 XQ4) at 656,000 miles and the 60-foot (2024 XN15) at 2,350,000 miles.
Christmas eve asteroid: Surprise sky visitor to skim past Earth, NASA alerts
A massive asteroid, nicknamed the "Christmas Eve asteroid," is set to skim past Earth on December 24 at an astonishing speed of 14,743 mph (23,700 km/h). The space rock, known as 2024 XN1, is about the size of a 10-storey building, with a diameter ranging between 29 and 70 metres (95 to 230 feet).
Large Asteroid Approaching Earth On Christmas Eve At 23,000 Kilometers Per Hour; Will It Hit Or Miss?
Asteroid 2024 XN1, a space rock the size of about a 10-story building, is fast approaching planet Earth with a velocity of 14,743 miles per hour, or 23726.5 kilometers per hour.
NASA on high alert over Christmas Eve asteroid heading towards Earth
As Christmas Eve approaches, a cosmic visitor is set to make its presence known. NASA's eyes are on the skies, tracking the asteroid's journey.
Christmas Eve Asteroid: Giant Space Rock to Pass Dangerously Close to Earth Tonight
As people prepare for Christmas Eve celebrations, the skies are preparing for their own dramatic spectacle. Tonight, a massive asteroid will make a close approach to Earth, providing both a moment of wonder and an opportunity for scientists to learn more about these celestial visitors.
Asteroid 2024 XN1: Close Pass on December 24 - Is There a Danger?
XN1, measuring 120 feet, will pass Earth on December 24 at a safe distance of 4.48 million miles. NASA monitors its path, ...
NASA warns that a huge asteroid is approaching Earth and will graze it on December 24
Santa Claus will have to be "mirroring" on his sleigh ride around the world. NASA has warned of a gigantic asteroid that will pass close to Earth on Ch ...
NASA tracks 120-foot asteroid 2024 XN1 nearing Earth on Christmas eve
An asteroid named 2024 XN1, roughly the size of a 10-story building, is set to make a close approach to Earth on Christmas ...