Two asteroids to make close Earth flybys within a day of each other
Description
Asteroid 2024JR1 and 2024JD will make close approaches to Earth on May 7-8, 2024. Data on the flybys provided by ESA.
Asteroid 2024JR1
Closest approach: May 7, 2024
Distance: 295,580 km (183,664 mi)
Estimated Size: 8 - 17 m (26 - 55 ft)
Asteroid 2024JD
Closest approach: MAY 8, 2024
Distance: 275,837 km (171,397 mi)
Estimated Size: : 8 - 19 m (26 - 62 ft)
Credit: Space.com | 2024 NEO Coordination Centre, ESA | | edited by Steve Spaleta (https://twitter.com/stevespaleta)
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