A giant 720-foot asteroid named 2024 ON is expected to make its closest approach to earth today. The asteroid will safely pass earth at a distance of 997,793 kilometres, which is 2.5 times the distance between the earth and the moon – considered safe for earthlings, but a negligible distance by cosmic standards. 

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), the speed of the asteroid is around 40,233 km/h, which is a bit concerning. The asteroid will reach the closest to earth on September 17, 2024.

 

 

And it’s a full Moon tonight!