NASA: Potentially hazardous asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower will pass close to Earth in December

The video discusses the asteroid 4660 Nurius, which is comparable in size to the Eiffel Tower, and its trajectory towards Earth. It is expected to pass by Earth on December 11th at a distance of 2.4 million miles. Despite this distance, it is classified as potentially hazardous due to its size and proximity to Earth. A slight deviation in its orbit could lead to a collision, causing significant regional damage. A closer encounter is anticipated in 2060, when the asteroid will pass within 740,500 miles of Earth on Valentine's Day.

What is the expected date for asteroid 4660 Nurius to pass by Earth?

• March 20th

• January 1st

• December 11th

• February 14th

Why is 4660 Nurius classified as potentially hazardous?

• It is made of radioactive material

• Its orbit is unpredictable

• Its size and proximity to Earth

• It travels faster than light

What could happen if 4660 Nurius slightly deviates from its orbit?

• It could cause major regional damage on Earth

• It could collide with the Moon

• It could become a new planet

• It could disintegrate in space

When is 4660 Nurius expected to pass very close to Earth in the future?

• 2040

• 2050

• 2060

• 2070

How close will 4660 Nurius come to Earth in 2060?

• 1 million miles

• 500,000 miles

• 740,500 miles

• 2.4 million miles