“Asteroid CL3: Giant Monas-sized Object Approaching Earth in May 2023”

A giant asteroid as big as Monas is approaching Earth towards the end of May 2023. Basically, there are indeed many objects moving close to Earth, one of which is a giant asteroid as big as Monas named CL3. Many people worry that the asteroid will hit Earth.

A giant asteroid the size of Monas is approaching Earth at the end of May 2023

Earth is the place where human life takes place. Therefore, the Earth should be protected from all forms of threats. Including threats from outer space though.

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Recently scientists managed to detect a space object that threatens Earth. The object in question is the asteroid CL3. Including the threat because it is moving closer to Earth.

The more worrying because the asteroid has a giant size. It would be a big disaster if the CL3 asteroid headed for Earth and hit it.

Characteristics of Asteroid CL3

The latest news says that the CL3 asteroid will approach Earth on May 24, 2023. While following the development of the information, it’s better to look at the characteristics of the CL3 asteroid first.

This feature itself is related to its size. Asteroid CL3 is likely to be 656 feet wide. The size is comparable to 199.949 meters.

Judging by its size, the CL3 asteroid is equivalent to two times Monas in Jakarta. In addition, the size of the CL3 asteroid is also comparable to 2 times the Statue of Liberty in New York.

CL3 Masuk Earth Close Approaches

At the end of May 2023, the asteroid CL3 will be located only 4.5 million miles from Earth.

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When viewing it from outer space, the distance is relatively close to Earth.

For this reason, NASA included the CL3 asteroid in Earth Close Approaches. Earth Close Approaches is actually a list of celestial bodies that have been detected approaching Earth.

Collision Hazard

The movement of the CL3 asteroid towards Earth has led many people to speculate that a collision will occur. This is what scientists were also worried about.

But you don’t need to worry, because it’s possible that the CL3 asteroid is only moving close to Earth and doesn’t hit it. Even so, scientists still need to make further observations and research.

However, this is only conjecture. There are many things that could happen at any time. Regardless of this, the collision of an asteroid or space object with Earth can have a fatal impact.

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This danger reflects from events in the past when a space object crashed into Earth, causing ancient animals to become extinct. The hope is that humans will not encounter this terrible event again.

You need to know, if there is a collision between Earth and a space object, it can lower the temperature. This is because the smoke from the collision will fill the Earth’s atmosphere, blocking the sun’s rays.

We really need to watch out for a giant asteroid as big as Monas that is approaching Earth. Currently scientists are continuing to monitor it to prevent unwanted things from happening. (R10/HR-Online)