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Christmas Asteroid Is Around Earth Close Fast. We Do Not Know What It Is Made Of

  • Posted on December 13, 2022
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Christmas Asteroid Is Around Earth Close FastChristmas Asteroid Is Around Earth Close FastChristmas Asteroid Is Around Earth Close FastThe Christmas asteroid is coming close to Earth faster than expected, and scientists are scrambling to figure out what it's made of. The asteroid, known as 2003 SD220, will pass by our planet on December 24th, just two days before Christmas. According to NASA, the space rock is estimated to be about 1.8 miles wide and could travel as close as 7 million miles from Earth's surface when it passes by. Christmas Asteroid Is Around Earth Close Fast Source: Internet Although this is considered a safe distance for the Earth with no chance of collision, researchers are still eager to learn more about the mysterious asteroid. Scientists have begun using powerful telescopes around the world to get a better look at the 2003 SD220 in hopes of learning what materials make up its composition. They know it contains some carbon-rich material, but more detailed data is needed to understand its makeup better.   The European Space Agency (ESA) has issued a new warning that a mysterious Christmas asteroid is coming close to Earth fast. This asteroid, named 2020 SO, was first spotted in September and is now heading toward our planet.   The asteroid's speed is estimated to be around 29 km/s and will reach its closest distance to Earth on December 1st. Even though this is considered quite close by astronomical standards, it will remain safe from us as it is expected to pass us by at least 6 million kilometers away.   What makes this situation particularly interesting is that we still need to learn what this object consists of and where it came from. Scientists cannot determine this due to the unusual trajectory of the asteroid and its properties which appear to differ from other asteroids that have been observed before. Christmas Asteroid Is Around Earth Close Fast. We Do Not Know What It Is Made Of Image Credit:esa.int An asteroid is coming close to Earth, arriving just in time for Christmas. Scientists have been keeping a watchful eye on the mysterious object, dubbed 2020 XO3, as it races through the solar system and is expected to make its closest approach this December 26th. 2020 XO3 was first spotted by astronomers at the Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona earlier this month. It travels at speeds of approximately 31 kilometers per second, and its estimated size ranges from 50 to 300 meters across. Although 2020 XO3 will come within 20 million miles of Earth, scientists aren't concerned about any impact danger since asteroids usually start breaking up when they get closer than 3 million miles away from our planet.   Asteroids are rocky fragments left over from the formation of the Solar System roughly 4.   A mysterious asteroid is headed toward Earth and will be here just in time for Christmas. Scientists have been tracking 2019 WF9 since its discovery in November 2019, and they know it's coming close to our planet but still don't know what it's made of.   NASA has just announced that they've sent secret messages on the Orion spacecraft to the Moon - and no one has any idea what these messages could contain. The spacecraft left Earth on December 3rd and is expected to reach the Moon by Christmas Day, making this mission very timely. More Article The Orion mission was part of a more significant effort by NASA to explore deep space and gain a better understanding of our solar system. During this mission, scientists hope to learn more about asteroids in our solar system, including the 2019 WF9, scheduled to pass within 45 million kilometers of Earth next month.   As the holiday season fast approaches, so too is a mysterious asteroid rapidly approaching Earth. Named 'Christmas Asteroid,' the celestial object is thought to be roughly 400 meters in diameter and will come closer to Earth than any other known object of its size. Scientists are now scrambling to learn more about what this asteroid is made of and why it is interesting enough for us to pay attention.   The Christmas Asteroid was first detected by astronomers from the University of Hawaii's Pan-STARRS system back in October, who quickly realized its proximity to our planet. Upon further investigation and analysis, scientists have determined that it has an exceptionally dark surface which could mean that it contains carbon-rich material like graphite and tar or even ice - but nothing has been confirmed yet.    
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