A massive 100-foot asteroid is on a collision course with Earth today, NASA confirms

Stargazers often find wonder in the night sky. Occasionally, objects from space grab global headlines. An airplane-sized asteroid is heading towards Earth. Scientists closely monitor this celestial visitor. How near will asteroid 2025 QV9 come to Earth?

Asteroid 2025 QV9 Trajectory and Characteristics

NASA confirms asteroid 2025 QV9 is on track. The rock measures approximately 100 feet wide. It travels at a high speed of 10,319 miles per hour. The asteroid will fly past Earth on 10 September. Its closest distance will be 1,250,000 miles away. That distance seems vast but is close in space terms. This asteroid belongs to the Aten group. These objects frequently cross Earth’s orbit. Experts say it poses no current threat. NASA labels space rocks hazardous only if certain conditions are met. They must be closer than 7.4 million kilometres and wider than 85 metres. 2025 QV9 does not meet either criterion.

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