Asteroids often pass Earth at close distances, posing a threat to the planet with their terrifying approaches. In a separate development, NASA has issued details about an asteroid expected to make its closest approach to Earth today. Asteroid 2023 QC8: Details of close approachWith the help of its advanced ground and space-based telescopes, NASA has tracked an asteroid whose orbit will bring it very close to Earth today. In terms of size, Asteroid 2023 QC8 is nearly 130 feet wide, which makes it almost as big as an aircraft! Asteroid impact this yearDid you know that an asteroid struck Earth this year?

Source: Hindustan Times October 05, 2023 21:05 UTC