NASA Warning! A stadium-sized asteroid 2019 LH5 approaches Earth at a speed of 77,938 kmph

Updated : Jul 07, 2023 13:07
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An asteroid approximately 880 feet wide, moving at an impressive speed of 77,938 km/h, is gearing up for a swift passage past our planet. The celestial event can be viewed live online, a testament to the wonders of our modern digital age.

The asteroid, identified as 2019 LH5 by NASA, is expected to make a close approach to Earth this week. It's projected to be around 3.5 million miles from Earth on July 7, according to NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS).

This event is a fascinating example of the asteroids approaching Earth and emphasizes the importance of NASA's continued monitoring and alerts related to these celestial bodies.

Tracking the Speeding Asteroid 2023 LH5: How to Watch

The Virtual Telescope Project will host a live stream, enabling you to watch the high-speed asteroid 2023 LH5 as it makes its close approach to Earth today.

The broadcast is scheduled to commence at 2:30 a.m. IST on Friday, July 7. This is a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the asteroid passing the Earth at an impressive velocity.

Also watch: CME Attack Alert! 2 solar storms to strike Earth, potential for widespread auroras this weekend

NASA's Warning: Size of the Asteroid

In line with NASA's asteroid warning today, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has released details about the size of the asteroid 2023 LH5. First observed in 2019, the asteroid measures approximately 880 feet in diameter, akin to the size of a stadium.

This further underscores NASA's asteroid warning 2023, emphasizing the significant size of some asteroids that make a close approach to Earth. 

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