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NASA's asteroid warning: Will the 84-foot giant get too close for comfort?

The article from MSN discusses NASA's alert regarding an asteroid named 2024 JY1, which is approximately 84 feet in diameter. This asteroid is set to make a close approach to Earth on June 10, 2024, at a distance of about 4.8 million kilometers. Despite the proximity, NASA has assessed that there is no risk of impact, categorizing it as a Near-Earth Object (NEO) but not a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA). The article also touches on NASA's ongoing efforts to monitor and study such celestial bodies to better understand and predict their paths, ensuring planetary safety.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/techandscience/nasa-s-asteroid-warning-will-the-84-foot-giant-get-too-close-for-comfort/ar-AA1w8GN7 ]