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490-meter meteorite will pass close to Earth

NASA is tracking Asteroid 388945 as it prepares to pass close to our planet. The meteorite is thought to have a width of 490 meters.

The world will witness the passage of a new meteorite.

Asteroid 388945 (2008 TZ3) will come closest to Earth on May 15.

NASA followed up

NASA is keeping a close eye on the massive asteroid heading towards our planet.

The giant meteorite is estimated to have a width of 490 meters. For comparison, the Empire State Building in New York is 381 meters high.

“If it hits Earth…”

New York Post, “An asteroid of this size would cause serious damage if it hit Earth.” He shared his note.

However, it was noted that the asteroid in question will pass at a distance of about 5.6 million kilometers from the Earth.

Although this distance may seem far, it is not considered a large distance considering the distances in space.

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