Upcoming Close Approach of 1,000-Meter-Long Asteroid – August 23rd, 2023

2023-08-09 01:11:10

Date 8/8/2023 9:11:10 PM (MENAFN- Al-Bayan) A 1,000-meter-long asteroid is dangerously close to Earth on August 23. According to Russia Today, the Center for the Study of Near-Earth Objects affiliated with the American space agency “NASA” announced the approach that may be dangerous to an asteroid from Earth. According to the center’s data, asteroid 6037 (1988 EG) is expected to approach Earth at a distance of 6.1 million km on August 23 at 8:18 am GMT, as its path will intersect with Earth’s orbit. The diameter of the asteroid is between 430 and 960 meters, and its speed is 14.3 kilometers per second. It should be noted that any space objects approaching Earth at a distance of less than 7.5 million kilometers potentially pose a danger. MENAFN08082023000110011019ID1106813820 Legal Disclaimer: The Middle East and North Africa Financial Services Network provides the information “as is” without any representations or warranties…whether express or implied. This is a disclaimer of our responsibility for the privacy practices or the content of the attached sites Within our network including photos and videos. For any inquiries regarding the use and reuse of this information resource please contact the article provider mentioned above.

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