Current:Home > Invest5 asteroids passing by Earth this week, 3 the size of planes, NASA says -Elevate Capital Network
5 asteroids passing by Earth this week, 3 the size of planes, NASA says
View
Date:2025-04-16 06:08:50
Five asteroids will fly past Earth beginning Wednesday, but aren't expected to serve as a threat to the planet, NASA said.
Between Sept. 6 and Sept. 12, one asteroid the size of a house, three the size of a plane and one asteroid the size of a bus will make way near Earth, according to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard.
The asteroid named JA5 will fly within 3.17 million miles from Earth on Wednesday, NASA said. JA5, the house-sized asteroid first discovered in 2021 is approximately 59 feet.
MORE: Mark Meadows, all remaining defendants plead not guilty in Georgia election case
On Sept. 8, two asteroids, QC5 and GE, will whizz within 2.53 million and 3.56 million miles, respectively, of the planet. QC5 is around 84 feet and the size of a plane and was discovered this year, while GE is the size of a bus at 26 feet and was detected in 2022, according to NASA Asteroid Watch data.
The two other airplane-sized asteroids are expected to fly past Earth on Sept. 10, according to NASA. Asteroid QF6 is passing within 1.65 million miles of the planet and is 68 feet in size and QE8 is passing within 945,000 miles of Earth and is 170 feet, according to NASA. Both asteroids were discovered this year.
The average distance between Earth and the moon is around 239,000 miles, according to NASA.
The asteroids do not pose a threat to Earth, despite traveling within 4.6 million miles of the planet because none of them are over 150 meters, or 492 feet, according to NASA.
NASA did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.
An asteroid between 140 and 310 feet in size safely passed by Earth in March, according to NASA Asteroid Watch. An asteroid of this size only goes by Earth about once every decade, the agency said.
NASA has discovered more than 32,000 asteroids near Earth as of Aug. 31. The space agency has discovered 853 asteroids larger than 1 kilometer, or 0.62 miles, and 10,541 asteroids larger than 140 meters, or 459 feet.
MORE: NASA planetary defense mission successfully disrupted asteroid's orbit
Three asteroids have passed closer to Earth than the moon, in the last 30 days. In the last 365 days, 10 asteroids passed closer to Earth than the moon, according to NASA.
The Asteroid Watch dashboard monitors comets and asteroids that make "relatively close approaches to Earth," NASA said.
ABC News' Emily Shapiro contributed to this report.
veryGood! (15)
Related
- RFK Jr. closer to getting on New Jersey ballot after judge rules he didn’t violate ‘sore loser’ law
- Michael Phelps slams Olympic anti-doping efforts during testimony
- Spurs select Stephon Castle with fourth pick of 2024 NBA draft. What you need to know
- These trans activists wanted to build community. They found each other.
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- 7-Eleven Slurpees go beyond the cup with new limited-edition Twinkies and Drumstick treats
- Chattanooga police chief resigns as investigation over residency continues
- CBS News price tracker shows how much food, utility and housing costs are rising
- Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
- When space junk plummets to Earth and causes damage or injury, who pays?
Ranking
- Charges: D'Vontaye Mitchell died after being held down for about 9 minutes
- Prosecutors, defense clash over whether man who killed 5 in Florida bank deserves death penalty
- Phoebe Gates confirms relationship with Paul McCartney's grandson Arthur Donald in new photos
- Utah Jazz select Cody Williams with 10th pick of 2024 NBA draft
- Small twin
- 7-Eleven Slurpees go beyond the cup with new limited-edition Twinkies and Drumstick treats
- Back to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festival
- Florida’s balloon ban will protect sea turtles, birds and other marine life
Recommendation
The seven biggest college football quarterback competitions include Michigan, Ohio State
Angel Reese is a throwback to hardcore players like Dennis Rodman. That's a compliment.
California doctor who intentionally drove Tesla off cliff will not face trial
Louisville police chief resigns after mishandling sexual harassment claims
Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
Whoopi Goldberg fake spits on 'The View' after accidentally saying Trump's name
US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation
Danny Meyer and Tom Colicchio on humble beginnings and enduring legacy of NYC's Gramercy Tavern