NASA fears an asteroid will hit Earth in 2046
- March 12, 2023
- 0
According to NASA data, the 49.3 m diameter asteroid 2023 DW may collide with Earth on February 14, 23 years later. According to calculations, the asteroid will pass
According to NASA data, the 49.3 m diameter asteroid 2023 DW may collide with Earth on February 14, 23 years later.
According to calculations, the asteroid will pass at a distance of 1.8 million km from Earth, but there is a possibility of collision because there is an error in the calculations. Given the size of the celestial body, the so-called impact will not lead to the death of life on Earth, but will require the evacuation of a significant number of people from a large area.
Scientists continue to improve data on the orbit of the space object. Currently, it is the only known asteroid capable of colliding with Earth. The probability of such an outcome is estimated at 1 in 560 by NASA and 1 in 625 by the European Space Agency.
The dangerous object, which orbits the Sun at a speed of 25 km/s, is now 18 million km from the Earth. In the period from 2046 to 2054, ten dangerous asteroid approaches to our planet are predicted. Additionally, in the event of a possible collision, NASA has a program of impact probes that can alter the asteroid’s orbit.
Source: Port Altele
As an experienced journalist and author, Mary has been reporting on the latest news and trends for over 5 years. With a passion for uncovering the stories behind the headlines, Mary has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of journalism. Her writing style is insightful, engaging and thought-provoking, as she takes a deep dive into the most pressing issues of our time.
