NASA has said that a “potentially hazardous” asteroid measuring the size of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge is projected to make a close approach to Earth on June 15.
The asteroid is hurtling through space at an astonishing speed of over 48,000 mph. Its projected close approach marks the nearest encounter with an asteroid in recent history, sparking concerns about the potential threat it poses to our planet.
Designated 2020 DB5, the asteroid has been labeled a potentially hazardous object owing to its sheer size and proximity. It is currently positioned over 2.5 million miles away from Earth.
Although it may sound alarming, NASA assures that there is no risk of a collision with our planet….