Asteroid Warning Issued By Nasa As Meteor Travelling At 19000 Miles An Hour To Narrowly Miss Earth

Asteroid Warning Issued by NASA

Meteor Traveling at 19,000 Miles per Hour to Narrowly Miss Earth

NASA has issued an asteroid warning after a massive meteor was detected traveling at speeds of up to 19,000 miles per hour. The meteor, which is estimated to be about 1,200 feet wide, is expected to pass close to Earth on April 13th.

According to NASA, the meteor is not expected to impact Earth, but it will come close enough to be visible to the naked eye. The meteor is expected to be visible in the night sky over the Pacific Ocean, and it could be as bright as the full moon.

What is an asteroid?

An asteroid is a small, rocky object that orbits the sun. Asteroids are made up of a variety of materials, including rock, metal, and ice. They range in size from a few feet to hundreds of miles across.

Asteroids are thought to be leftover debris from the formation of the solar system. They are believed to have formed about 4.6 billion years ago, when the solar system was still forming.

What is a meteor?

A meteor is a streak of light in the sky that is caused by a small piece of debris from space entering the Earth's atmosphere. Meteors are also known as shooting stars.

Meteors are typically caused by small pieces of rock or dust that enter the Earth's atmosphere at high speeds. When these objects enter the atmosphere, they are heated by the friction of the air and begin to glow. Meteors can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a boulder.

What is the difference between an asteroid and a meteor?

The main difference between an asteroid and a meteor is their size. Asteroids are much larger than meteors, ranging in size from a few feet to hundreds of miles across. Meteors, on the other hand, are typically only a few inches to a few feet across.

Another difference between asteroids and meteors is their composition. Asteroids are made up of a variety of materials, including rock, metal, and ice. Meteors, on the other hand, are typically made up of rock or dust.

What is the danger of asteroids and meteors?

Asteroids and meteors can pose a danger to Earth if they impact the planet. The impact of an asteroid or meteor can cause widespread damage and loss of life.

The impact of an asteroid or meteor can also cause a tsunami, which is a large wave that can travel across the ocean. Tsunamis can cause widespread damage and loss of life.

What is NASA doing to protect Earth from asteroids and meteors?

NASA is tracking asteroids and meteors that could potentially impact Earth. NASA is also developing technologies to deflect asteroids and meteors that are on a collision course with Earth.

NASA's Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) is a mission to capture an asteroid and redirect it away from Earth. The ARM mission is scheduled to launch in 2023.