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 ...
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
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.
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!
Save us Obwan Ben Biden, your our only hope.
What time today is this supposed to happen?
Fear is the new black.
This is all Trump’s fault! We’re headed in the wrong direction.
Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2020 DZ3?
Asteroid (NEO) 2020 DZ3 is currently in the constellation of Ursa Major.
https://theskylive.com/where-is-2020dz3
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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.
But any space aliens would enjoy the protection of a sanctuary city, even though they failed to comply with common sense asteroid laws.
Better idea, load Schumer and Pelosi into a nose cone of a rocket and point it and shoot it at the asteroid.
Not Earth!
That’s the Best Planet Ever!
Look out Ned, it’s coming right for us!
NASA on alert. Alert to do what, exactly?
To request more money.
In Close Encounters, they showed the Big Dipper, then the "stars" all spit up.
Muslim outreach.
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.
“ 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.
Lol. What a stupid article. Hyped astronomy. The hype culture infects everything to get clicks.
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