“The largest in 125 years” is capable of “killing a planet”: two asteroids will “graze” the Earth in less than 48 hours
Their names are: 2011UL21 and 2024MK.
region Land It will be the scene of extraordinary performances over the next few hours.
Actually, two Asteroids He will “graze” our planet in rapid succession. However, it turns out that if one can destroy an entire city, the other could wipe out our entire civilization. However, do not panic: neither of them is able to touch the ground's surface, According to the New York Times.
“The size of Mount Everest”
The larger of the two should “pass” this Thursday. Size 2011UL21 “The size of Mount Everest” According to the Daily MailIts diameter is about 2.3 km. Its speed reaches 93,000 km/h. At its closest distance, the distance separating it from Earth will be less than 5 million kilometers. What would that make? “One of the largest space rocks to approach our planet in 125 years”, According to lifescience.com.
On the other hand, the smaller one will pass on Saturday morning at a much closer distance: 290,000 kilometers from the Earth’s surface, or 75% of the distance between the Earth and the Moon. So, you may be able to see 2024MK between 120 and 240 meters long with good binoculars if conditions are right. Which is not a given given the weather forecast.