NASA has announced that an asteroid, measuring up to 88 feet in diameter, will safely pass Earth on June 23rd, 2024. Classified as non-threatening, the asteroid will come within 5.6 million kilometers, roughly 14 times the distance to the moon. NASA continues to monitor potentially hazardous asteroids that could pose an impact risk to Earth.
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A massive asteroid, 2024 LJ, will safely pass Earth on June 22, coming within 2.1 million miles. While not a threat, NASA is closely monitoring its trajectory and properties, providing a rare opportunity to study a near-Earth object.