A huge 47-foot asteroid will zoom past Earth today, NASA confirms— Check details here

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NASA scientists are closely watching asteroid 2025 CV as it nears Earth. The space rock, about 47 feet wide, will pass safely by on 12 February. Despite its proximity, experts confirm it poses no danger.

Asteroid’s Approach and Speed
Asteroid 2025 CV will come within 2,960,000 miles of Earth. This is more than five times the distance to the Moon. It will travel at around 21,072 miles per hour. The closest approach will occur at 14:52 PM IST.

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Near-Earth objects (NEOs) are space bodies that pass close to Earth. Studying them helps scientists understand the solar system’s history. NASA uses radar and missions like OSIRIS-REx to study asteroids. These efforts improve planetary defence strategies.

As 2025 CV moves past Earth, NASA remains vigilant. Tracking such objects helps prepare for potential future threats.