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Incoming! Two Asteroids at Breakneck Speeds Whizzing Towards Earth Have NASA on Alert
https://sputniknews.com/science/202003021078448093-incoming-two-asteroids-at-breakneck-speeds-whizzing-towards-earth-have-nasa-on-alert/ ^ | 0915 GMT 02.03.2020

Posted on 03/02/2020 10:01:33 AM PST by BenLurkin

Two asteroids projected to come zooming past planet Earth on 2 March have had NASA on alert, with its Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) tracking the wayward space rocks that possess orbits intersecting Earth’s trajectory.

The first asteroid to venture into Earth’s vicinity has been dubbed 2020 DZ3. With an orbit that goes through the paths of Mercury and Venus, according to CNEOS’ database, the asteroid has built up a speed of over 48,000 miles per hour and boasts an estimated diameter of about 154 feet (47 Meters). This asteroid’s next near-Earth approach is calculated to happen on 28 September 2022.

The other space traveler is trailing behind, both smaller and slower than 2020 DZ3.

Expert calculations show that 2020 DZ3, due to its size and speed, could potentially result in an impact, while 2020 DD4 would most likely burn up in the atmosphere.

(Excerpt) Read more at sputniknews.com ...


TOPICS: Astronomy; Miscellaneous; Science
KEYWORDS: 2020dd4; 2020dz3; asteroid; asteroids; astronomy; catastrophism; science; space
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To: rktman

our life spans are so pathetically miniscule in the big scheme of things that none of us are dying from any asteroid or virus pandemic. We just going to die old and sick :-)

Dying from one of the others is like hitting a lottery with odds in the billions

An asteroid, maybe the trillions


21 posted on 03/02/2020 10:21:25 AM PST by dp0622 (Radicals, racists Don't but w finger at me I'm a small town white boy Just tryin' to makne ends meet)
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To: BenLurkin

The people who track these things do so for a long time ahead of near approach and know they’ll just whiz by with plenty of room to spare.


22 posted on 03/02/2020 10:21:50 AM PST by LouieFisk
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I just finished reseeding my lawn, I should have waited a few weeks!

If a chunk lands in my yard I’m selling it on Ebay!


23 posted on 03/02/2020 10:24:12 AM PST by Clutch Martin (The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right.)
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To: DannyTN

Save us Obwan Ben Biden, your our only hope.


24 posted on 03/02/2020 10:25:46 AM PST by Zathras
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To: BenLurkin

What time today is this supposed to happen?


25 posted on 03/02/2020 10:26:29 AM PST by shotgun
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To: BenLurkin

Fear is the new black.


26 posted on 03/02/2020 10:27:06 AM PST by SpaceBar
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To: BenLurkin
The democrat socialists finally have a glimmer of hope that President Donald J. Trump's presidency will end soon. Of course then they're equally screwed.


27 posted on 03/02/2020 10:27:13 AM PST by Menehune56 ("Let them hate so long as they fear" (Oderint Dum Metuant), Lucius Accius (170 BC - 86 BC))
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To: DannyTN

This is all Trump’s fault! We’re headed in the wrong direction.


28 posted on 03/02/2020 10:27:20 AM PST by Eleutheria5 ("SHUT UP!" he explained.)
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To: BenLurkin; Daffynition
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Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2020 DZ3?

Asteroid (NEO) 2020 DZ3 is currently in the constellation of Ursa Major.

https://theskylive.com/where-is-2020dz3

<<<

Sounds like a big dipper incoming.

Daff, didn't you recently post a photo of the location? It included Ursa Minor as well. Be great if you could repost it here.

29 posted on 03/02/2020 10:29:16 AM PST by Ezekiel (The pun is mightier than the s-word. Goy to the World!)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

But any space aliens would enjoy the protection of a sanctuary city, even though they failed to comply with common sense asteroid laws.


30 posted on 03/02/2020 10:33:43 AM PST by Eleutheria5 ("SHUT UP!" he explained.)
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To: Red Badger

Better idea, load Schumer and Pelosi into a nose cone of a rocket and point it and shoot it at the asteroid.


31 posted on 03/02/2020 10:39:34 AM PST by Doc91678 (Doc91678)
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To: BenLurkin

Not Earth!

That’s the Best Planet Ever!


32 posted on 03/02/2020 10:42:23 AM PST by Skooz (Gabba Gabba accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
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To: BenLurkin

Look out Ned, it’s coming right for us!


33 posted on 03/02/2020 10:46:24 AM PST by higgmeister ( In the Shadow of The Big Chicken)
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To: BenLurkin

NASA on alert. Alert to do what, exactly?


34 posted on 03/02/2020 10:52:15 AM PST by chrisser
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To: chrisser

To request more money.


35 posted on 03/02/2020 10:55:04 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Ezekiel

In Close Encounters, they showed the Big Dipper, then the "stars" all spit up.

36 posted on 03/02/2020 10:56:43 AM PST by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: chrisser
NASA on alert. Alert to do what, exactly?

Muslim outreach.

37 posted on 03/02/2020 10:58:27 AM PST by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: BenLurkin

Seriously, my fellow Christians, is this not another portent of the end of days? I am so glad Christ opened his arms for me, an undeserving creature not worthy of placing a single toe into heaven. Thanks to his sacrifice I will be in heaven with him soon. I hope to see you all there.


38 posted on 03/02/2020 11:00:07 AM PST by TonyM (Score Event)
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To: chrisser

“ NASA on alert. Alert to do what, exactly?”

I know! What can they do? The space shuttles are gone now, plus Bruce Willis is too old now.


39 posted on 03/02/2020 11:02:14 AM PST by TonyM (Score Event)
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To: BenLurkin

Lol. What a stupid article. Hyped astronomy. The hype culture infects everything to get clicks.


40 posted on 03/02/2020 11:04:12 AM PST by Seruzawa (TANSTAAFL!)
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