The space agency NASA has warned the world that an asteroid the size of an airplane is approaching Earth at a speed of 45,000 kilometers per hour.
This 170-meter asteroid is expected to pass by our planet at a distance of about 218,000 kilometers.
It is predicted to pass close to Earth tonight at 8:30 PM (Indian time).
If this 40-meter-wide asteroid were to collide with Earth, it could wipe out an entire metropolitan city.
According to NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), there is currently no cause for concern.
Information about 2025 QD 8 in simple table form:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | 2025 QD 8 |
| Category | Asteroid |
| Size (Diameter) | Approximately 170 meters |
| Year of Discovery | 2025 |
| Possibility of Collision with Earth | Very low (currently no immediate threat) |
| Distance from Earth (during passage) | May pass close to Earth (under special observation) |
| Why of Scientific Interest? | For Earth’s safety and the study of space rocks |
| What if it hits Earth? | Given its size, it could devastate a city-sized area (but such a possibility is currently ruled out) |
| Who is monitoring it? | Space agencies like NASA and ESA |
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