Despite asteroids approaching Earth on a daily basis, they never come close enough to strike the surface. However, their close encounters with our planet serve as a reminder of the potential threat they pose. To mitigate this risk, space organizations such as NASA and ESA closely monitor these near-Earth objects (NEOs) to detect any potential threats to our planet.
NASA has detected two colossal asteroids that are en route to Earth and will approach the planet soon. Additionally, a ring-shaped Sunspot on the Sun has been detected by NASA.
By scrutinizing its observation program, NASA has distinguished the properties of the asteroids heading towards Earth. The distance and velocity of the asteroids were essential factors identified by NASA.
The two asteroids that NASA recognized as 2023 FT1 and 2023 FG5 have been disclosed, along with their predicted path, distance from Earth, and trajectory.
The asteroid dubbed 2023 FT1 is draw closer to Earth on Monday, maintaining a distance of 7.4 million kilometres. It has a width of more than 110 feet, similar to that of an airplane. Meanwhile, the asteroid called 2023 FG5 has approached the planet at a distance of 2,260,000 miles.
The upcoming asteroids, 2023 FT1 and 2023 FG5, are part of the Apollo group, named after the massive asteroid discovered by a German astronomer in 1862. 2023 FT1, nearly the size of an airplane, will approach Earth on Monday, maintaining a distance of 7.4 million kilometres. On the other hand, 2023 FG5 will approach Earth at a distance of 2,260,000 miles. NASA has launched the DART mission to deflect asteroids from their path if they pose a risk to Earth.
