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Asteroid Passing Earth: Scientists are constantly keeping an eye on asteroids passing near the Earth. According to NASA and space agencies, on May 14, 2026, two large asteroids will pass very close to the Earth. The size of one of these is said to be as much as an aeroplane. Although you may feel scared after hearing this news, but scientists have made it clear that this does not pose any kind of threat to the Earth.

This incident is considered very special for astronomers and people interested in space. Because there is very little chance of seeing such an asteroid passing so close to the Earth. During this period, scientists will study their size, speed and direction.

When will these asteroids pass near the Earth?

According to the information, these two cosmic bodies named Asteroid 2026 JV1 and 2026 JT will pass near the Earth on May 14. It will be completely safe for them to pass closely and there is no possibility of them colliding.

Who has tracked Asteroid 2026 JH2?

Scientists have placed asteroid 2026 JH2 in the ‘Apollo-type near-Earth asteroid’ category. This means that its orbit intersects the Earth’s path. This asteroid has been tracked by many observatories, including the Mount Lemmon Survey in Arizona, USA, which keeps an eye on dangerous space objects.

What will be the size of the asteroid?

• According to initial reports, the size of this asteroid can be around 16 to 35 meters.
• That means it can be as big as a big bus to a multi-storey building.
• For this reason, scientists are keeping a special eye on it.

How close will this asteroid come to Earth?

• According to data from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this asteroid will pass at a distance of about 90 thousand kilometers from the Earth.
• This distance is believed to be approximately one-fourth of the distance between the Earth and the Moon.
• According to space science, this is considered a very close flyby.

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How dangerous is the asteroid for the Earth?

Scientists say that this asteroid is absolutely safe for the Earth. Because it was discovered some time before its approach to the Earth, it is being closely monitored. It is believed that after Earth, this asteroid will also pass near the Moon and then move forward in its orbit.