Although Earth is unlikely to be destroyed by a celestial object for a long time, several large asteroids will pass close to our planet in the coming months.
Web has decided to present some of these asteroids that astronomy enthusiasts can observe if they have access to a telescope.
Here are 5 asteroids that will pass by Earth by the end of the year:
139622 (2001 QQ142)
Apollo class asteroid
Between 347 m and 1,552 km in diameter. Its size is similar to that of the Golden Gate.
It travels at a speed of 23,900 km/h.
On December 6, 2023, it will be 5.5 million kilometers from Earth.
341843 (2008 EV5)
Asteroid of the Aten group
Its diameter is 400 meters and its size is similar to that of the US Capitol.
It travels at a speed of 19,200 km/h.
On December 20, 2023, it will pass 6.3 million kilometers from Earth.
2019 CZ2
Apollo class asteroid
Very small asteroid, its size is that of a school bus. Its diameter varies between 21 and 94 meters.
Its speed is 20,900 km/h.
This asteroid will approach on November 25, 2023 at an altitude of 1.1 million kilometers.
2020 y
Apollo class asteroid
This asteroid, which is also small, has a diameter of 31 to 70 m. Its size is similar to that of Big Ben in London.
The speed is 59,800 km/h.
On December 23, 2023, it will be 1.3 million kilometers from our planet.
2013 VX4
Apollo class asteroid
This asteroid is as large as the Statue of Liberty in New York and is 44 to 99 meters in diameter.
This asteroid is moving at a speed of 23,600 km/h.
Its next pass to Earth will be on December 4, 2023, when it will be 1.9 million kilometers from our planet.