This week, a huge asteroid will make a very close approach to Earth.
According to Nasa, Asteroid 531944 (2013 CUA83) could measure up to 1050 feet in width. This would make it three times larger than the Statue of Liberty.
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If you add its base, the Statue of Liberty is a staggering 305 feet high.
The US space agency placed the asteroid in its close approach list.
It should be approximately 4.3 million miles from Earth on Saturday evening.
Although it may seem far off, it is actually quite close in space.
This is why Nasa must still flag it as an a “close approach”You should be on the lookout for any unusual movements.
It’s considered an asteroid if it passes within 4.65million miles of earth and exceeds a certain size. “close” “potentially hazardous”Space agencies that are cautious.
You don’t need to panic about Saturday’s asteroid.
It’s predicted to reach speeds of just over 13,000 mph.
Asteroid 531944, also known as 2013 CU83, is expected to be the largest asteroid to pass Earth this week.
There is however, a 721-foot Asteroid that will pass us on Friday night.
2016 CZ31 Asteroid is expected to be closer.
It should not be more than one million miles from it.