Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Health & Wellness
Beauty
Relationships
Travel And Tourism
Food
Summer season
Weddings
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Lifestyle News / 5 asteroids that came close to Earth in January, 2022
Lifestyle

5 asteroids that came close to Earth in January, 2022

5 asteroids that came close to Earth in January, 2022
Written by Nilesh Rao
Jan 17, 2022, 07:50 pm 3 min read
5 asteroids that came close to Earth in January, 2022
Asteroids are nothing but pieces of rock that orbit the Sun.

The Netflix offering Don't Look Up starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, probably left you a little scared. But do you know that in 2022, Earth has already had at least five Don't Look Up moments? Well, technically the film was about a comet, and we will talk about asteroids. Let's take a look at these extraterrestrial objects that came near Earth.

Context
Why does it matter?
  • A report in Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a research development lab funded by NASA, had reported about these extraterrestrial objects through its Asteroid Watch dashboard.
  • It tracks comets and asteroids that are expected to come close to Earth.
  • Thankfully, none of these asteroids posed a risk to our planet, and the chances of any such event happening in the next century are zero.
Number 1
Asteroid 2021 YQ

The first asteroid was named 2021 YQ. It was equivalent to a large commercial flight and had a diameter of 200 feet or 61 meters. It came near the Earth on January 05, 2022. It came approximately within 1,330,000 miles of Earth's orbit. The last time it has approached our planet was in 1902, and its next visit date is not yet known.

Number 2
Asteroid 2021 YX

This asteroid also approached Earth on January 05, 2022. It was 2,390,000 miles away though. The 100 feet wide huge stone was slightly smaller than a commercial jet. As per JPL's report, this was Asteroid 2021 YX's maiden visit toward Earth. P.S. NASA tracks around 60K asteroids that appear nearer to Earth and keeps an eye on 1,000 potentially dangerous ones.

Number 3
Asteroid 2014 YE15

This one was the size of a bus and approached the planet's surface on January 06, 2022. It stayed at a distance of around 4,600,000 miles from orbit. Asteroid 2014 YE15 is the most returning asteroid to Earth and has paid a visit every year since 1905. JPL reports say that its next visit is scheduled for May this year.

Number 4
Asteroid 2020 AP1

Asteroid 2020 AP1 approached our planet on January 07, 2022, and stood at a distance of 1,080,000 miles away. Of the five asteroids, it came closest to the Earth. However, it was also the smallest of all, equivalent to the size of a car. Its last visit was in January 2020 and it will make its way toward Earth again in January 2024.

Number 5
Asteroid 2013 YD48

On January 11, this asteroid swooped past the Earth and stood at a distance of 3,480,000 miles away from Earth. It is a humongous piece of rock measuring 340 ft tall and bigger than London's Big Ben, which stands at 315 ft. Its last visit to Earth was in March 2014 and it is expected to return in 2030.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Nilesh Rao
Nilesh Rao
Mail
Nilesh Rao covers entertainment and lifestyle news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked with Hungama, Network 8, and Mid-Day. Over a career spanning 12 years, his work has focused on Hindi films, music, lifestyle, education and real estate. He has a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the International School of Business & Media, Pune.
Latest
Lifestyle
Leonardo DiCaprio
Related
Latest
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 spotted on Geekbench; specifications revealed
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 spotted on Geekbench; specifications revealed Technology
French Open: A look at the interesting facts
French Open: A look at the interesting facts Sports
5 homemade deodorants that really work
5 homemade deodorants that really work Lifestyle
Ola S1, S1 Pro's bookings to start from May 21
Ola S1, S1 Pro's bookings to start from May 21 Auto
OTT watchlist: 5 heartwarming films on magic, witchcraft
OTT watchlist: 5 heartwarming films on magic, witchcraft Entertainment
Lifestyle
Witness the power of museums this International Museum Day
Witness the power of museums this International Museum Day Lifestyle
How to keep your sofa clean and new looking
How to keep your sofa clean and new looking Lifestyle
World Hypertension Day 2022: Definition, types, and prevention
World Hypertension Day 2022: Definition, types, and prevention Lifestyle
How to get out of your funk
How to get out of your funk Lifestyle
Buddha Purnima 2022: History, significance, and teachings of Buddha
Buddha Purnima 2022: History, significance, and teachings of Buddha Lifestyle
More News
Leonardo DiCaprio
5 underrated movies that never won Oscar, but deserved one
5 underrated movies that never won Oscar, but deserved one Entertainment
5 top Hollywood celebrities who never married (despite long-term relationships)
5 top Hollywood celebrities who never married (despite long-term relationships) Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio aside, these 5 actors have own production houses
Leonardo DiCaprio aside, these 5 actors have own production houses Entertainment
Not just films, Leonardo DiCaprio understands business too. Here's proof
Not just films, Leonardo DiCaprio understands business too. Here's proof Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio sells Malibu mansion, buys a Beverly Hills property
Leonardo DiCaprio sells Malibu mansion, buys a Beverly Hills property Entertainment
More News
Related
Asteroid larger than Pyramid of Giza to zoom by tomorrow
Asteroid larger than Pyramid of Giza to zoom by tomorrow Technology
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Lifestyle news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Lifestyle Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022