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A Massive Asteroid Will Be Zooming By Earth Tonight—Here’s How To Spot It

An asteroid around the size of the Washington Monument is set to flash by Earth this month. The so-named 2024 MK asteroid will come even closer than the orbit of the moon on June 29 and is estimated to be around 394 to 885 feet in diameter. The asteroid could pass some 50,000 miles closer than the moon, according to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies.

NASA warns Washington Monument-sized asteroid will come closer to Earth than the Moon

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What if a never-before-seen asteroid barreling in our direction was likely to strike Earth? 

That’s the hypothetical scenario NASA astronomers tested with a recent simulation in which officials attempted to plan for an asteroid that had a 72% chance of hitting Earth in just 14 years. 

After the theoretical timeline was posed to a group of nearly 100 government representatives in April, NASA found that the best plan they made to counter the horrifying doomsday scenario had several “high-level gaps,” according to their presentation. 



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NASA plans for doomsday scenario of asteroid with 72 percent chance of hitting Earth in 14 years

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June 30th is International Asteroid Day and although it may sound surreal, a large asteroid will pass close to Earth over the weekend. A large asteroid is set to pass close to Earth this weekend. It will do so 181,300 miles from Earth, within the orbit of the Moon and will not pose any threat to us.

Astro news! Asteroid to pass close to Earth

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

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Brace yourselves, as we are officially on a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch. The stage is set, curtains drawn. We’re on the brink of another unique astronomical event, an intriguing spectacle that doesn’t present itself too often. The ominous announcement was issued on June 28, 2024, by the...

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How ’bout them Cowboys? 

Netflix’s new docuseries about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has already cracked the streamer’s vaunted Top 10 list. From director Greg Whiteley (Cheer, Last Chance U), America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders follows the 2023-24 squad from start to finish, giving fans unfiltered access into the wild ups and downs from auditions, training camp, and the regular season.

Becoming a member of the America’s Sweethearts squad is no easy feat. Hundreds of hopefuls compete, including many returning veteran candidates hoping to keep their spots, and when the music stops 44 cheerleaders are invited to training camp with 36 making...

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Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

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A hypothetical scenario posed to government representatives by NASA found humanity is not prepared for an asteroid to strike Earth in 14 years.

Are we ready to face an asteroid that could hit Earth in 14 years? NASA sees work to do.

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A rare light eruption from a dead star could possibly be visible this summer on Earth, scientists say.

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No need to worry, NASA has it all under control.

The Potentially Hazardous Asteroid NASA Is Currently Most Concerned About

A newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 MK, is scheduled to pass between Earth and the moon on Saturday, June 29. The asteroid, measuring approximately 480 feet (146 meters) across, is larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza. At its closest approach, the asteroid will be within roughly 184,000 miles (295,000...

Newly Discovered Asteroid to Fly Close to Earth and the Moon Today!

Imagine Antarctica. You’re probably visualizing vast, pristine landscapes of endless snow and frost. But as you read this, an unseen threat might be quietly destabilizing the continent’s icy terrain. Globally, scientists have been keeping a close eye on Antarctica, particularly its ice shelves’ condition. And they just highlighted...

Hidden threat lurking in Antarctica's ice shelves

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NASA launches a mission to explore an asteroid discovered hundred of years ago, which contains valuable metals worth a quintillion dollars.

NASA issues update on status of mission to capture asteroid worth $10,000,000,000,000,000,000

If you’re a conscientious carnivore who’s been eyeing those plant-based burgers with a mix of curiosity and skepticism, you’re not alone. The debate over whether plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) are truly healthier than their animal-derived counterparts has been heating up. A recent review article dives into the...

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(NewsNation) — An asteroid that could be worth up to $10 quintillion was discovered 172 years ago, and NASA is just now launching a mission to explore it. Psyche — the name of the asteroid — is thought to contain valuable metals like gold, iron, platinum, palladium and nickel, which could be worth a jaw-dropping amount of money. But it isn’t recently discovered.

Asteroid worth $10 quintillion discovered more than 100 years ago

The asteroid 2011 UL21 will sail by 6.6 million kilometers from our planet.

"Planet-Killer" Asteroid To Safely Fly By Earth Tomorrow

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Two large asteroids will pass near Earth this week

Two large asteroids are set to safely pass by Earth this week, arriving just before Asteroid Day on June 30, according to a new report from...

Two large asteroids will pass near Earth this week

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