NASA alerts the world about a building-sized asteroid, 2024 JV33, approaching Earth on August 19.
Asteroid 2024 JV33 is 620 feet across and speeding towards Earth at 24,779 mph.
The asteroid will pass by at a safe distance of 2.85 million miles, three times farther than the Moon.
2024 JV33 belongs to the Apollo group, known for frequently crossing Earth’s orbit.
NASA monitors all near-Earth objects like 2024 JV33 to assess any potential risks to our planet.
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Near-Earth objects within 7.5 million kilometers and over 460 feet are closely tracked by NASA's CNEOS.
NASA continues to keep a close watch on 2024 JV33 and other space threats to ensure Earth's safety.