In September, an asteroid will fly at a minimum distance above the Earth
Researchers from NASA noticed an asteroid that flies past Earth at a record short distance. However, due to its small size, it does not pose a danger to humanity.
NASA discovered an asteroid that in September 2020 will fly past the Earth at a closer distance than the Moon. According to researchers, the diameter of the asteroid ES4 is about 22-49 meters. It will fly past Earth at a speed of 18,253 miles per hour, which roughly corresponds to the standard speed of an asteroid.
NASA noted that the proximity of a celestial body to Earth is "potentially dangerous." However, scientists did not put it on the list of dangerous because of the small diameter of the asteroid.
According to the database, the asteroid will pass the Earth on September 1 at 10:49 a.m. EST. ES4 will fly at a distance of 0,00048 astronomical units, or about 44,618 miles. The distance to the Earth is much closer than to the Moon, which is at a distance of about 238,855 miles. Scientists have not seen an asteroid since March 2011, so they hope to get an idea of its journey in September 2020.
In total, NASA listed 12 asteroids that should fly past Earth by the end of July. All of them will fly at a safe distance from the planet.
NASA discovered an asteroid that in September 2020 will fly past the Earth at a closer distance than the Moon. According to researchers, the diameter of the asteroid ES4 is about 22-49 meters. It will fly past Earth at a speed of 18,253 miles per hour, which roughly corresponds to the standard speed of an asteroid.
NASA noted that the proximity of a celestial body to Earth is "potentially dangerous." However, scientists did not put it on the list of dangerous because of the small diameter of the asteroid.
According to the database, the asteroid will pass the Earth on September 1 at 10:49 a.m. EST. ES4 will fly at a distance of 0,00048 astronomical units, or about 44,618 miles. The distance to the Earth is much closer than to the Moon, which is at a distance of about 238,855 miles. Scientists have not seen an asteroid since March 2011, so they hope to get an idea of its journey in September 2020.
In total, NASA listed 12 asteroids that should fly past Earth by the end of July. All of them will fly at a safe distance from the planet.
