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Asteroid bigger than the Leaning Tower of Pisa to pass Earth in days
Space officials estimate the rock is about 220 feet across, making it larger than the Leaning Tower of Pisa at 185 feet. 2025 OW is one of five ‘planet-sized’ asteroids getting up, close and personal with our planet over the next few days, Nasa says.
NASA says a plane-sized asteroid will pass Earth next week. Here's what to know.
NASA experts explain why a passing asteroid isn't cause for concern, while revealing how often Earth encounters space rocks and preview what's coming in 2029.
NASA update as plane-sized asteroid is approaching Earth at 47,000 mph
Officially known as 2025 OW, the asteroid is reportedly 220 feet big. According to NASA's schedule, it will pass Earth on Monday, July 28, approaching with 390k miles to spare. You can check out NASA's projection of the large space rock online .
A giant asteroid is approaching Earth on 31 July; NASA says it's a 95-foot, airplane-sized rock
NASA reports that asteroid 2025 ME92 will soon pass Earth. It measures about 95 feet wide and moves at 11,831 miles per hour.
NASA Tracks 210-Foot Asteroid Heading Close to Earth!
An asteroid the size of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is speeding toward Earth and will make its closest pass on Monday, July 28. Named 2025 OW, this 210-foot space rock is traveling at 47,000 mph and will come just 393,
NASA says asteroid is heading towards Earth's direction at 47,000mph
The space centre has announced that a large asteroid - known as 2025 OW - is on course to pass by Earth on Monday, July 28
A giant 180-foot asteroid, 2025 OZ, set for close Earth flyby today, NASA confirms
Even when skies seem calm, space has its surprises. An asteroid the size of an airplane is flying close. While there's no cause for alarm, eyes are firmly fixed above.
NASA shares July 28 update as asteroid heading towards Earth's direction 'fast'
The space centre has announced that a large asteroid - known as 2025 OW - is on course to pass by Earth on Monday, July 28
NASA Alerts Of Two BIG Asteroids Making Close Approach To Earth This Week: Check Date, Time And Speed
NASA has reported that two large asteroids, 2025 OU1 and 2025 OX, will approach Earth on July 26, 2025. Asteroid 2025 OU1, measuring about 140 feet wide, will pass at approximately 2.68 million kilometres,
Asteroid Alert: NASA Tracks Airplane-Sized Space Rock As It Approaches Earth
NASA is also tracking another aeroplane-sized asteroid, 2025 OX, which will fly past Earth on July 26 at a distance of 2,810,000 miles.
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An asteroid sample is about to land on Earth. Here’s what to expect
Returning NASA’s first asteroid sample collected in space to Earth has been years in the making. Here’s a look at the mission milestones so far — and what lies ahead.
NASA Alerts About 180-Feet-Wide Asteroid Zooming Past Earth On July 24
An airplane-sized asteroid named 2025 OZ will make its closest approach to Earth on July 24, passing at a distance of 3.34 million kilometers. Measuring roughly 180 feet (55 meters) across, this space ...
Cubic zirconia only forms under extreme temperatures, like those produced when an asteroid impacts Earth
When high-velocity asteroids land on Earth, they can form a meteor impact crater. Such collisions have occurred throughout Earth's history and still occur on other planetary bodies today.
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China's Tianwen 2 asteroid-sampling probe snaps gorgeous shots of Earth and the moon (video, photos)
China's Tianwen 2 probe has captured striking pictures of home as it heads out to a near-Earth asteroid to collect samples.
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An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen, and should we ...
An asteroid measuring as wide as 295 feet is possibly headed right toward Earth, but don’t run for cover just yet. A NASA-funded telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, first spotted the asteroid ...