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How do you use the word asteroid in a sentence?
the asteroid raced across from Mars to Jupiter
Where was the last asteroid hit on earth?
There was one significant asteroid impact in 1908 - the Tunguska event. It is possible that smaller asteroids hit Earth after that. There was a smaller asteroid/meteor impact more recently - the Chelyabinsk event in 2013.
Will asteroid 2012 DA14 hit earth in 2013?
No. The asteroid has passed, having missed Earth by about 17,000 miles. That's fairly close, but scientists new it would miss by about that much.
What is the name of the asteroid that will be near earth in 2029?
99942 Apophis is an asteroid where initial observations indicated a small probability (up to 2.7%) that it would strike the Earth in 2029.Later observations concluded that the asteroid would miss the Earth.The chances are now set at a one in 3 million that it will hit Earth.
What is in asteroid called when it hits the earth?
An asteroid is space debris made up of rock and metal and can range drastically in size. When an asteroid makes a collision course for Earth, it is called a meteor. A meteor that manages to hit the Earth is called a meteorite.
Can an asteroid destroy the earth?
No, an asteroid cannot destroy earth, but a large enough asteroid can have devastating effects on the life on Earth
What significance does the date August 2027 have for asteroid 2015 TB145 and Earth?
August 2027 has no particular significance for that asteroid. In August 2027 an object called 1999 AN10 will pass close to Earth and be the biggest since 2015 TB145.
Can an asteroid go through the earth?
No, an asteroid cannot physically pass through the Earth due to its solid structure. If an asteroid were to collide with the Earth, it would impact the surface, causing significant damage depending on its size and speed.
When was asteroid 2012 da14 was observed?
It was in February 2012 about a year before its close approach to Earth in February 2013.
What is a safe distance for an asteroid to pass by Earth?
The old saying "a miss is as good as a mile", although if an asteroid were to pass within about 300 miles of the Earth, it would definitely be "too close for comfort"! A "safe" distance might be anything greater than about 25,000 miles, which would prevent it from colliding with our geosynchronous satellites as well.
The earth been destroyed by a asteroid?
No, if the Earth was destroyed by an asteroid we would not be living today.
Is the earth inside the asteroid belt?
Yes, the asteroid belt starts properly after the orbit of Mars.
