NASA: A huge asteroid will pass near Earth tomorrow

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 16, an asteroid with a diameter of about 95 meters will pass very close to Earth, as NASA announced. According to data from the Center for the Study of Near-Earth Objects (Sinus), and the asteroid is moving towards our planet at a speed of 38,928 km/hour.

The asteroid’s name is “2016 LY48” and it is the size of a skyscraper. According to NASA, it will come at a certain distance from Earth, but the exact distance has not yet been determined. However, NASA confirms that there is no risk of colliding with our planet.

He came close to the ground again

Its first approach was on September 2, 1928, at a distance of 7.3 million kilometers, while its last approach was on September 17, 1949, at a distance of 2.3 million kilometers. After Saturday, it is expected to approach Earth again on September 15, 2185, but at a greater distance of 4 million kilometers.

This particular asteroid was discovered by astronomer Karl Reinmuth.

Asteroids are made of various materials, including rocks and metals.

2016 LY48 belongs to the Apollo group of near-Earth asteroids, named after the 1862 Apollo asteroid discovered by astronomer Karl Reinmuth. The Apollo asteroids have semi-major axes that are longer than Earth’s and intersect with our planet’s orbit.

Asteroids are small celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. They are made of different materials, such as stone and metal, and can range in size from a few meters to several kilometers. They are leftovers from the early formation of the solar system and can sometimes pose a threat to Earth if their orbit exceeds that of our planet.

Study of celestial bodies

NASA closely monitors near-Earth asteroids through the efforts of the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). This center collects data and calculates its paths to determine any potential risks it may pose.

It is important to note that NASA asteroid tracking plays an important role in identifying any potential threats and developing strategies to mitigate them. By studying these celestial bodies, scientists can gain valuable insights into the formation of the solar system and better understand the risks associated with space objects close to Earth.