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NASA's Asteroid Watch Alerts on Earth-Approaching Objects

7/16/2025

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NASA's Asteroid Watch is on high alert, keeping a close eye on Near-Earth Objects like Apophis and 2025 MA90. In 2029, Apophis will zoom past Earth at just 36,000 kilometers, while the 85-meter 2025 MA90 will glide by at a safer 7.48 million kilometers. These close encounters underscore the critical need for vigilant asteroid monitoring to protect our planet.

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NASA's Asteroid Watch is on high alert, keeping a close eye on Near-Earth Objects like Apophis and 2025 MA90. In 2029, Apophis will zoom past Earth at just 36,000 kilometers, while the 85-meter 2025 MA90 will glide by at a safer 7.48 million kilometers. These close encounters underscore the critical need for vigilant asteroid monitoring to protect our planet.