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Detailed explanation-1: -The 4660 Nereus was discovered in 1982 by Dr.

Detailed explanation-2: -The diameter of this asteroid is said to be around a gigantic 1.3 km. The asteroid is termed as ‘138971 (2001 CB 21 )’ Researchers have even gone on to claim that the asteroid could be four times the size of the Eiffel Tower. But is it something to be worried about?

Detailed explanation-3: -The asteroid is travelling towards the planet at a blistering speed of 57463 kilometers per hour! 2. Asteroid 2022 YK – Another asteroid named 2022 YK will make its closest approach to Earth tomorrow, on December 22 at a distance of just 1.2 million kilometers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The asteroid 2022 AP7 is no exception. “Over time, this asteroid will get brighter and brighter in the sky as it starts crossing Earth’s orbit closer and closer to where the Earth actually is, ” Dr.

Detailed explanation-5: -Asteroid 2022 AP7, which measures 1-2 km (3280.84 feet is equal to 1 km) in diameter poses a huge threat to Earth. Is there a chance this terrifying asteroid will hit? In a critically important development, the constant quest to detect dangerous asteroids that are heading towards Earth has just borne fruit.