22) Asteroid 2020 ND Flashcards
1
Q
Which is this asteroid ?
A
It is an asteroid that NASA has given a warning that it might pass extremely close to Earth on 24th July
2
Q
Woahh !! Will it hit Earth ?
A
NOO , its expected to be as close as 0.034 astronomical units (AU)
3
Q
What is 1 AU in miles ?
A
1 AU – distance between Earth and Sun (93 million miles)
4
Q
What is the speed of the asteroid when it will come close to Earth ?
A
48000 km/hr !!!
