Near
-Earth
Aster
o
ids
:
Tracking down the next
BIG
5
What are Near-Earth objects?
Near-Earth objects are asteroids and comets with orbits that bring them to within 120 million miles (195 million kilometers) of the Sun, which means they can circulate through the Earth’s orbital neighborhood.
Approximate Size:
52 FT
Closest Earth Approach:
2,370,000 KM
Date:
Dec. 18, 2023
2023
XL11
"HOUSE-SIZE"
Approximate Size:
68 FT
Closest Earth Approach:
3,740,000 kM
Date:
Dec. 19, 2023
2023
XF2
"AIRPLANE-SIZE"
Approximate Size:
95
FT
Closest Earth Approach:
4,390,000 kM
Date:
Dec. 19, 2023
2023
XS
"AIRPLANE-SIZE"
Approximate Size:
180
FT
Closest Earth Approach:
7,190,000 kM
Date:
Dec. 19, 2023
2023
XD2
"AIRPLANE-SIZE"
Approximate Size:
1,100
FT
Closest Earth Approach:
6,320,000 kM
Date:
Dec. 20, 2023
341843
(2008 EV5)
"STADIUM-SIZE"