The asteroid, classified as “potentially dangerous”, will graze the earth in March

This asteroid, which will be the largest to graze on Earth in 2021, is also the fastest

It will happen near our planet. Next March 21 a Asteroid The designation “2001 F032”, the largest in 2021, will graze the earth. This phenomenon occurs naturally every year without causing any danger. But NASA still classifies this asteroid as a “potentially dangerous object” because it is close to the blue planet, as it explains. Science and life.

A celestial body is considered a “potential hazard” if it can cross Earth orbit or close too tightly, creating a risk of collision.

Bigger and faster

But don’t panic! The likelihood of hitting the ground is still very small. It will be about 2 million kilometers from our heads. The diameter is estimated at 0.767 to 1,714 kilometers, which is why it is compared to the famous San Francisco bridge, the Golden Gate.

For astronomers and other star enthusiasts, this is good news as it can be observed with a telescope. Not only is it one of the largest asteroids you can see, it’s the fastest. Its speed is greater than 34.4 kilometers per second (approximately 124,000 km / h).

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