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Asteroid 2013 NK4 Makes Closest Approach to Earth, Visible with Telescopes

The 2,000-foot-wide asteroid, classified as potentially hazardous, passed Earth safely at a distance of eight times the moon's orbit.

The asteroid labeled 2013 NK4 will pass by the earth on April 15, 2024.
An illustration of an asteroid with Earth in the background

Overview

  • Asteroid 2013 NK4, measuring 2,000 feet in width, made its closest approach to Earth on April 15, 2024, without posing any danger.
  • The asteroid, visible until April 17, offers a rare viewing opportunity for amateur astronomers with telescopes.
  • NASA and other observatories are closely monitoring the asteroid, capturing detailed radar images to study its characteristics.
  • The next visible approach of asteroid 2013 NK4 will not occur until April 23, 2025, following its elliptical orbit around the sun.
  • Despite its size and potential impact, simulations confirm that asteroid 2013 NK4 will not pose a threat to Earth in the foreseeable future.