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NASA says a plane-sized asteroid will pass Earth next week. Here's what to know.
The asteroid is named 2025 OW and measures approximately 210 feet in length, according to NASA. It is set to pass Earth on July 28 at a distance of approximately 393,000 miles -- about 1.6 times the average distance to the Moon, according to the space agency.
NASA reports plane-sized asteroid nearing Earth
But 2025 OW isn't the only asteroid approaching us in the coming days. NASA is also tracking another airplane-sized space rock known as 2025 OX, which is estimated to be about 110 feet across, and will fly past the Earth on July 26 at a distance of 2,810,000 miles.
NASA scientists are closely monitoring an airplane-sized asteroid which at the speed of 66,243 km will fly by Earth today!
Asteroid 2025 OU1, about 140 feet in diameter, will safely pass Earth in 2025. While it poses no immediate threat, scientists are closely monitoring i
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 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 .
NASA Tracking Plane-Sized Asteroid Approaching the Earth Today
The space rock came as close as within 4.15 million miles from our planet, according to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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 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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