Two large asteroids are set to make a rare close approach to Earth on June 28. One of the asteroids, named 2011 UL21 and dubbed the 'Planet Killer,' is the size of Mount Everest and will pass between Earth and the Moon's orbit at a speed of 40765 KMPH. The other asteroid, 2024 MK, is between 380-850 feet in size and will safely pass by Earth at a distance of over 180,000 miles. Both asteroids pose no threat to Earth, with a zero percent chance of impact. The flybys provide a unique scientific opportunity to study these celestial objects, with the Goldstone radar used to get precise size and trajectory measurements. Stargazers may be able to see one of the asteroids depending on their location.
Smaller objects shoot past Earth all the time, but asteroids this size fly by about every 25 years. https://t.co/phUBHeYCrb
On Saturday, an asteroid that is believed to be larger than 120 metres wide will make a close flyby to Earth. https://t.co/9TZjXjGOIA .
#NASA Alert! Will 480-Foot Asteroid Hit Earth Tomorrow? Check Details https://t.co/7ckwy2Y2RX
I'm happy to see big asteroids scoot safely by, not crashing into us. Two this week! Details: https://t.co/2j1UPuh7xr @esa https://t.co/wNH3gkCYdI
Both have a zero percent chance of impacting Earth. And, depending on where you are in the world, you may even be able to see one of them. #Earth #Asteroids https://t.co/BRB1RIlqyS
We watch comets with wonder when they fly by Earth. But when asteroids like 2024 MK fly across our orbit, we track them with fear. Here's why. https://t.co/bbJiglYaFR
Asteroids approaching: One as big as Mount Everest, one closer than the moon https://t.co/s30lF0Bj7n via @usatoday
Two Asteroids Are About To Fly By Earth—One The Size Of Mount Everest https://t.co/7yFs4uNqRE
Very cool update: the Goldstone radar pinged off the larger of the two asteroids during its flyby, to get precise size and trajectory measurements. The blue arrow is the big asteroid. The green arrow is…another asteroid!? That’s right: this asteroid has a moonlet! How cute. https://t.co/qC2KUthfcW https://t.co/nxjTWJVdqF
Two killer asteroids are flying by Earth, and you may be able to see one https://t.co/TvcdX4ObFX
NEW: Mountain-sized ‘planet killer’ asteroid to make close approach to Earth Thursday https://t.co/mmVRTZfUqN https://t.co/eAgx4BB1WA
Don't look up! Or, do. Not to worry: This asteroid will not be a threat to Earth. You can even track it: https://t.co/8bW8pZ0qmQ https://t.co/lizINa8qGD
All clear: A newly discovered #asteroid named 2024 MK will safely pass by Earth on Saturday at 180K+ miles away. 🌎 While asteroid close approaches are a regular occurrence, one by an asteroid of this size (380-850 ft) happens more rarely, providing a unique science opportunity.
A massive asteroid will swing by the Earth today, but don't worry, it doesn't pose a threat to us. And neither does the next asteroid. https://t.co/GyNf7MB8C9
A mountain-sized #space rock is set to fly past #Earth today. Dubbed the “Planet Killer,” 2011 UL21 will be one of the closest #asteroids to approach the #BluePlanet https://t.co/W2Fd9xx0z8
Stargazers will want to keep a close eye on the sky in the coming days. A comet with a 69-year orbit is set to pass by Earth. https://t.co/SGLFNRxGhS
Two big asteroids are making a rare double flyby of Earth, with one squeezing between us and the Moon’s orbit. Don’t panic! Impact % = zero. But that one was found just last week is a reminder: many killer space rocks are yet to be found. Me @NYTScience https://t.co/H0IYtg5gaF https://t.co/xhs4o9uY4T
Sky News host Paul Murray reacts to news an asteroid the “size of Mount Everest” is set to pass quite close to Earth. https://t.co/QZGjTzpSZy
Two asteroids to come close to Earth in rare #ScienceNews https://t.co/62BucAR1op
#NASA Alert! 160-Foot Asteroid Moving At 40765 KMPH Towards Earth On June 28 https://t.co/mQK7xn6H9q