Enormous, mountain-size asteroid will be visible from Earth this ...
Jan 10, 2025 · The enormous near-Earth asteroid (887) Alinda has made its closest approach to our planet in decades, and it's about to peak in brightness in a rare once-in-a-decade event.
Asteroid 887 Alinda at opposition - In-The-Sky.org
At around the same time that 887 Alinda passes opposition, it also makes its closest approach to the Earth – termed its perigee – making it appear at its brightest in the night sky.
Asteroid large enough to spark 'globally catastrophic' destruction …
Jan 11, 2025 · Alinda, named after an ancient city, completes an orbit of the sun every 3.89 years and is part of the rocky remnants from the early solar system. This weekend's flyby, at a speed …
Asteroid larger than Manhattan to make closest approach to Earth …
Jan 11, 2025 · The massive space rock, dubbed (887) Alinda, spans 4.2 kilometres across and will skim past our home at a distance of 7.63 million miles.
Once-A-Decade Event As 2.6 Miles-Wide Asteroid Hurtles Past …
Jan 9, 2025 · Currently shining at 9.7 magnitude (887), Alinda is not bright enough to see with the naked eye but can be seen using binoculars from the Northern Hemisphere. It will reach 9.4 …
Massive asteroid to be visible from earth this weekend
Jan 11, 2025 · The near-Earth asteroid, designated (887) Alinda, is estimated to be 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometres) wide — roughly the width of Manhattan — as per Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Rare 4-Kilometer-Long Asteroid 887 Alinda Makes A ... - IFLScience
Jan 8, 2025 · After its close approach, 887 Alinda won't make another close approach until January 25, 2087, when it will come within 0.16633 AU from Earth.
Asteroid Alinda: How to get a glimpse of massive, once in a
The asteroid, named (887) Alinda, will reach peak brightness this weekend in a rare celestial event that can be observed with basic binoculars or through a free livestream.
Rare 4-kilometer asteroid to make its closest approach to earth in …
Jan 9, 2025 · A massive asteroid, (887) Alinda, is set to make its closest approach to Earth in a century, providing a spectacular opportunity for skywatchers.
Huge mountain-size asteroid to be visible from Earth this weekend …
Jan 11, 2025 · Huge asteroid (887) 'Alinda' has made its closest approach towards Earth in decades and is about to peak in brightness in a rare once-in-a-decade event. The event can …
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