Space: A “potentially” dangerous asteroid will graze Earth tonight

The end of the world is not here yet, the hit film Don’t Watch makes us think. Classroom “Dangerous“By scientists, Asteroid 388945 Should not be a problem for the planet EarthDuring its passage Sunday, May 15, 2022Around 11 p.m.More than 3 million kilometers from the blue planet.

The NASA This asteroid is well known, it goes near us approximately once every two years. Finally in May 2020, it was a little closer than tonight. No. Planetary catastrophe In view, but the space agency still considers it dangerous as a precaution because it is more than a certain amount. 500 m wideAnd 4.65 million kilometers from our planet.

Also, when it collides with other asteroids, Garbage Can approach or touch the Earth, forcing NASA to keep a close eye on this giant space rock as a precaution. This asteroid 388945 was discovered in 2008 and will release its next appearance May 2024But even more so, over 7 million kilometers, this time without any danger.

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