NASA has reported that asteroid 2024 JV33, a 620-foot-wide space rock, will safely pass Earth on August 19, 2024, at a distance of 2.85 million miles. Although there’s no collision risk, its size and speed of 30,000 mph make it a significant near-Earth object. Detected by the ATLAS system, the asteroid’s approach emphasizes the importance of monitoring such celestial bodies for planetary defense and scientific study, offering insights into the solar system’s history.620ft tower-sized asteroid approaching Earth
NASA has reported that asteroid 2024 JV33, a 620-foot-wide space rock, will safely pass Earth on August 19, 2024, at a distance of 2.85 million miles. Although there’s no collision risk, its size and speed of 30,000 mph make it a significant near-Earth object. Detected by the ATLAS system, the asteroid’s approach emphasizes the importance of monitoring such celestial bodies for planetary defense and scientific study, offering insights into the solar system’s history.