Archive · 23 May 2025
Asteroid 2003 MH4 to Fly Past Earth on May 24, 2025
Imagine a big space rock, about the size of the Eiffel Tower, is going to pass near Earth in 2025.
This rock is called 2003 MH4.
It will be going super fast!
Scientists are watching it because even though it will pass far away, they want to keep an eye on any changes to its path.
Over time, small things like sunlight can slightly change an asteroid's path.
NASA is always working on ways to protect Earth from these space rocks, just in case!
Asteroid 2003 MH4 will make a close approach to Earth on May 24, 2025.
The asteroid is approximately 335 meters in diameter.
It will travel at a speed of 30,060 kilometers per hour.
The flyby is classified as a 'close encounter' by NASA.
NASA monitors NEOs and studies deflection methods.
- Who
- Asteroid 2003 MH4
- What
- Asteroid flyby
- When
- May 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM IST
- Where
- Near Earth
- Why
- To monitor a potentially hazardous asteroid and refine readiness for future encounters.
- Asteroid Name
- 2003 MH4 (387746)
- Flyby Date
- May 24, 2025
- Flyby Time
- 4:07 PM IST
- Asteroid Size
- 335 meters
- Speed
- 30,060 kilometers per hour
- Closest Distance
- 6.67 million kilometers
- PHA Classification
- Yes
