An asteroid named 2026 JH2 will skim past Earth tonight, with an estimated distance of around 56,000 miles. Astronomers predict that this asteroid is up to four times the size of a London bus and poses no threat to impact.
An enormous asteroid with the potential to destroy an entire city will skim past Earth this evening. Astronomers say the space rock, called 2026 JH2, is up to four times the size of a London bus and will get 'as close as you can without hitting'.
It is expected to zoom by our planet at an estimated distance of around 56,000 miles (90,000km) at 10:23pm BST. This is exceptionally close – the equivalent of just a quarter of the distance between us and the moon. Estimates place the size of the space rock between 52 and 115ft (16 and 35 metres) in diameter, and it is racing towards Earth at around 20,000mph (32,000 kmph).
Despite having enough mass to wipe out a city, simulations suggest there is no chance of impact for at least the next 100 years. But for those without access to stargazing equipment, you can still watch the unusually close encounter
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