Summary
NASA is watching a small asteroid named "2026 FM3" set to pass Earth on March 25, missing us by about 148,000 miles. Several other asteroids are also nearing Earth, but NASA says they do not pose a threat.
Key Facts
- Asteroid "2026 FM3" will pass Earth at about 148,000 miles on March 25.
- It travels at approximately 12,168 miles per hour and is about 15 feet wide.
- Other asteroids are visiting the Earth's vicinity, including "2026 FX3," "2026 FT2," "2026 FQ2," and "2026 FG3."
- Small asteroids, up to 30 feet wide, hit Earth roughly once every ten years, typically without causing harm.
- An asteroid named "2024 YR4" has a low chance of hitting Earth, but might collide with the Moon in 2032.
- Large asteroids over 3,000 feet are extremely rare and could cause significant damage if they hit Earth.
- Asteroids larger than 6 miles could lead to mass extinctions but are extremely unlikely to hit Earth.
