NASA has issued an alert about a massive asteroid, 2024 PK2, that will make its closest approach to Earth on August 11. The 83-foot asteroid is part of the Aten group and will pass by our planet at a distance of 795,000 miles, which is considered very close in astronomical terms. Although this distance appears vast, it's still important for NASA to monitor near-Earth objects like 2024 PK2 to ensure public safety.
Source: https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-issues-sudden-alert-as-massive-asteroid-rushes-to-come-too-close-to-earth-at-scary-speed-749113
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"content": "NASA has issued an alert about a massive asteroid, 2024 PK2, that will make its closest approach to Earth on August 11. The 83-foot asteroid is part of the Aten group and will pass by our planet at a distance of 795,000 miles, which is considered very close in astronomical terms. Although this distance appears vast, it's still important for NASA to monitor near-Earth objects like 2024 PK2 to ensure public safety.\n\nSource: https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-issues-sudden-alert-as-massive-asteroid-rushes-to-come-too-close-to-earth-at-scary-speed-749113",
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