Asteroid 310442 (2000 CH59) is classified as an Apollo NEO and a potentially hazardous object. The closest approach will happen on December 26, 2019, around 1:54 AM CDT time. No impact is expected since the object will miss Earth by 4 million miles.
Closest Approach Distance from Earth
- Lunar Distance: 18.97
- Astronomical Units: 0.04874
- Miles: 4,530,666
Asteroid 310442 (2000 CH59) was discovered in 2000 and it is estimated to be over 2,000 feet in diameter. It will zoom by Earth at 27,000 miles per hour.
Even though it was classified as a potentially hazardous object the asteroid will not strike Earth. NASA continues to track these asteroids just in case they do become a threat in the future. It also helps scientists and astrophysics understand what is going on out there.
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