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NASA warns that an asteroid is heading towards Earth

IndiaTimes Friday, 14 June 2024
NASA has detected asteroid 2024 LB4, comparable in size to a plane, approaching Earth on June 16, 2024. Despite its proximity of 1,800,000 miles, it has posed no threat. NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies has been tracking such objects to ensure safety. While not alarming, it has highlighted the importance of planetary defense efforts. This event has coincided with other close approaches in June 2024, emphasizing the ongoing need for vigilance and research in asteroid monitoring.
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