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NASA Alerts: A 5-foot asteroid is making a close approach to Earth today—check time and details

NASA tracks asteroid 2025 CZ1 as it makes a close flyby to Earth. Learn about asteroid safety and planetary defense strategies.

February 07, 2025 / 08:46 IST
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Asteroid Near Sun (Representative Image - Canva)
Asteroid Near Sun (Representative Image - Canva)

A small asteroid is set to make a close flyby. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is tracking the event carefully. Scientists confirm there is no threat to Earth.

How Close Will It Get?
Asteroid 2025 CZ1 will pass at 314,000 miles away. Moving at 28,744 miles per hour, it will pass at 09:57 AM IST. Despite its proximity, it poses no danger.

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Why Do Scientists Track Asteroids?
Asteroids are ancient remnants of the solar system's birth. They orbit the Sun and occasionally pass near Earth. Tracking them helps scientists study space and potential risks. NASA uses radar and missions like OSIRIS-REx for research. These efforts expand our knowledge of cosmic objects.

Protecting Earth from Future Risks
Studying asteroids improves planetary defence strategies. NASA’s tracking systems help prepare for possible threats. Observing near-Earth objects enhances future space protection plans. As 2025 CZ1 flies past, research on asteroid safety continues.

Sheetal Kumari
first published: Feb 7, 2025 08:45 am

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