ScienceAsteroidsPlanetsU.S. NewsWeekend Reads Asteroid Could Wipe Out a City: Don’t Fear the Sky, Learn How to Spot and Avoid It by Gabriel Martinez March 25, 2023 written by Gabriel Martinez March 25, 2023 0 comments Bookmark 95 This weekend, a really big asteroid will fly really close to Earth and the moon. It’s so close that astronomers will be able to take a look at it with binoculars or small telescopes – all from an incredible distance of 100,000 miles away! NASA said it’s rare for an asteroid as big as 2023 DZ2 to come so close (about once every 10 years). Scientists think that this asteroid is between 130 feet and 300 feet wide. It was discovered a month ago, and on Saturday it will fly past the moon at 320,000 miles away and a few hours after that by the Indian Ocean really fast, about 17,500 mph! The European Space Agency’s planetary defense chief, Richard Moissl, said that an asteroid – called a “city killer”- is not going to crash into Earth. However, this close approach of the asteroid offers astronauts a great chance to observe it. According to NASA, if and when we are faced with a dangerous asteroid in the future, this event will provide good experience in how to defend our planet. The Virtual Telescope Project will broadcast a live webcast of the close encounter. The asteroid won’t be back near our planet again until 2026. Before, there was a small chance it would hit Earth in that year, but scientists now know it won’t happen. You Might Be Interested In The UK’s Nuclear Gamble: A Closer Look at the Uranium Ammo Headed to Ukraine Tony Awards telecast makes inclusive history and puts on quite a show despite Hollywood strike Vigorous Security Measures for Vegas Golden Knights’ Victory Procession Amidst 2017 Shooting Resonances Remembering Pat Schroeder: A Pioneer for Women’s Rights Texas Senator Angela Paxton Disqualified from Voting in Husband’s Impeachment Trial CNN chief apologizes to employees for distracting from work AsteroidsPlanetsScienceU.S. NewsWeekend Reads Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Gabriel Martinez Follow Author Gabriel Martinez is a science and technology journalist who covers the latest news and developments in the world of science. He is passionate about exploring new frontiers in technology, from artificial intelligence to space exploration. previous post US Intelligence Struggles with Iraq WMD Failures 20 Years On next post Is the Death Penalty Coming Back with a Bang? Why Executions by Firing Squad Could be Making a Comeback in the US You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Pro-Palestinian protesters block airport access roads in New... December 28, 2023 Bookmark The Future of Sports Betting Expansion Appears Uncertain... December 27, 2023 Bookmark Photographer Cecil Williams’ vision gives South Carolina its... December 27, 2023 Bookmark 6-Year-Old Boy Bound for Christmas Reunion Ends Up... December 27, 2023 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ