NASA Tracking Plane-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Tomorrow
Summary
NASA is keeping an eye on an asteroid, named "2026 CC," that is moving toward Earth at 22,000 miles per hour. It will pass by Earth tomorrow at a distance of 379,000 miles, which is a bit farther than the moon's distance from Earth.Key Facts
- The asteroid "2026 CC" is about 100 feet wide.
- Its closest approach to Earth will be 379,000 miles away.
- The average distance from Earth to the moon is 239,000 miles.
- Most asteroids are in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
- Near-Earth asteroids are those that come within 120 million miles of the sun.
- Some asteroids have the potential to become hazardous due to their orbits.
- NASA monitors these asteroids to assess any potential impact risks.
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