Asteroid 2023 HG1, which is traveling at a speed of 7200 KMPH (2 km/s) and
is thought to be between 45 and 110 feet in size, is heading straight for
Earth. Do not worry, though, since this heavenly visitor will pass by our
planet on Tuesday, May 9 at a safe distance of 4.16 million
kilometers.
What is known about the Apollo-Group Invader.
Asteroid 2023 HG1, which was found on March 26, 2023, is a member of the
Apollo group of near-Earth objects. Every 402 days, it completes an orbit
about the Sun that takes it up to 173 million kilometers from the star and
as near as 145 million kilometers.
As It Flies By Earth
Asteroid 2023 HG1 will pass by Earth on May 9th, keeping a distance of 4.16
million kilometers, according to its current course. For comparison, that is
more than 10 times the distance between the Earth and the Moon.
On October 30, 2023, there will be another approach, but one that is
further away. The asteroid will be 19.09 million kilometers from Earth on
that day.
DART Mission from NASA: Getting Ready for New Threats
Despite not being regarded as a threat, asteroid 2023 HG1 serves as a
reminder of the value of tracking and becoming ready for prospective
asteroid impacts. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission from
NASA is here.
The DART mission intends to evaluate methods for asteroid deflection that
may be utilized to save Earth from impending dangers. This test will yield
important information on the efficiency of the "kinetic impactor" approach,
which may one day be used to divert dangerous asteroids away from
Earth.
No need to panic, but be alert
There is no need for anxiety, even though the close approach of asteroid
2023 HG1 is an amazing event for space fans. The asteroid will pass past
Earth at a safe distance thanks to its trajectory. The DART mission of NASA
is now developing measures to defend our world from any potential asteroid
hazards.
