“City Killer”: a huge asteroid will pass “very close” to Earth on Saturday evening
The European Space Agency and NASA are alert.
This Saturday, March 25th, a large asteroid will pass by “very close” in Earth, passing about 174,650 km from the surface of our planet. Scientists named it “2023 DZ2”. The European Space Agency (ESA) calls it “City Killer” (“city destroyer” in French), due to its size, cannot completely disintegrate if it touches the ground, being able to create an impact powerful enough to destroy an entire city.
Visible in the sky on Saturday evening
However, the flyby near the Earth will not pose any danger to the Earth, but it will provide an opportunity for astronomers to study the celestial body. It will also be a sight for enthusiasts who will scan the skies in search of the asteroid. It will be “2023 DZ2” Visible from France around 8:50 PM on Saturday night.
The 2023 DZ2 is moving at around 28,000 kilometers per hour. estimated he has Its diameter is between 40 and 90 metres. “2023 DZ2” is part of the Apollo asteroid group, which includes celestial bodies potentially dangerous for Earth.
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While a close approach is a regular event, one by an asteroid of this size (140-310 feet) occurs only once per decade, providing a unique opportunity for science.
—NASA Asteroid Watch (AsteroidWatch) March 21, 2023