Asteroid 2024 ON Set for Close Approach
Asteroid 2024 ON Set for Close Approach
Asteroid 2024 ON Set for Close Approach
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A series of asteroids are making close approaches to Earth, with the most notable being 2024 ON, a potentially hazardous asteroid measuring 720 feet wide that will pass by at a distance of 620,000 miles on September 17, 2024. This event can be observed through the Virtual Telescope Project, showcasing the asteroid's approach live. Additionally, on September 1, three smaller asteroids (2024 QM1, 2024 QK1, and 2021 JT) passed by Earth at distances ranging from 1,160,000 to 3,890,000 miles, all confirmed to pose no threat. While some asteroids are classified as potentially hazardous due to their orbits, NASA assures that no significant asteroid impacts are expected in the foreseeable future. These occurrences highlight the dynamic nature of our solar system and provide opportunities for scientific observation. Overall, Earth remains safe amid these cosmic encounters.

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