NASA's Vigilant Watch: Earth’s Upcoming Asteroid Encounters and What They Mean

Between September 6 and September 12, five asteroids will pass near Earth.

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Asteroid JA5, about 59 feet in size, will glide past Earth at a distance of 3.17 million miles.

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On September 8, asteroids QC5 and GE will make their approach to our planet.

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QF6, another airplane-sized asteroid, will come within 1.65 million miles of Earth on September 10.

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RT2, a bus-sized asteroid, will conclude the week's cosmic performance on September 12.

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NASA's criteria state that any asteroid over 492 feet coming within 4.6 million miles of Earth is potentially dangerous."

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The Planetary Defense Coordination Office was established in 2016 to address potential space threats.

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NASA's NEO Surveyor, launching by June 2028, aims to detect major near-Earth objects.

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The upcoming asteroid flybys highlight the dynamic nature of our cosmic surroundings and the importance of continuous monitoring.

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