NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is monitoring five asteroids that will pass Earth from January 8-9. These objects—2024 YA10, 2024 BM1, 2024 PT5, 2024 YD13, and 2024 YW9—pose no danger to our planet. Their close approach offers valuable opportunities for scientific observation.
Asteroid 2024 YA10, measuring 67 feet in width, will pass Earth safely on January 8, 2025, at a distance of 2,110,000 miles, much farther than the Moon.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Approximate Size | 67 feet |
| Closest Earth Approach | 2,110,000 miles |
| Date of Closest Approach | January 8, 2025 |
Asteroid 2024 BM1 is 69 feet wide. It will pass by Earth on January 8, 2025, at a distance of 2,740,000 miles.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Approximate Size | 69 feet |
| Closest Earth Approach | 2,740,000 miles |
| Date of Closest Approach | January 8, 2025 |
Asteroid 2024 PT5, with an approximate width of 36 feet, will pass Earth safely on January 9, 2025, at a distance of 1,120,000 miles.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Approximate Size | 36 feet |
| Closest Earth Approach | 1,120,000 miles |
| Date of Closest Approach | January 9, 2025 |
Asteroid 2024 YD13, measuring 75 feet wide, will safely pass Earth on January 9, 2025, at a distance of 3,480,000 miles.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Approximate Size | 75 feet |
| Closest Earth Approach | 3,480,000 miles |
| Date of Closest Approach | January 9, 2025 |
Asteroid 2024 YW9 is 60 feet wide and will pass Earth on January 9, 2025, at a distance of 647,000 miles.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Approximate Size | 60 feet |
| Closest Earth Approach | 647,000 miles |
| Date of Closest Approach | January 9, 2025 |
NASA’s JPL will continue to track these asteroids closely. While they pose no threat, their close proximity provides scientists with valuable data to better understand celestial bodies and underscores the importance of space monitoring.
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