Three asteroids to pass near Earth on January 14, NASA confirms

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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has confirmed that three asteroids will pass near Earth on January 14, 2025. These asteroids are not a threat and will provide opportunities for scientific observation. Asteroid 2025 AS is about 140 feet wide and will pass at a distance of 3,840,000 miles. Asteroid 2005 YU128, measuring 97 feet, will be 4,550,000 miles away. The smallest, Asteroid 2024 YX5, is 79 feet wide and will come within 2,770,000 miles. NASA tracks these events to enhance understanding of asteroids and improve planetary defense. The close encounters emphasize the importance of ongoing space monitoring.


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