Asteroid Alert For Christmas Eve

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120-foot asteroid to zoom past Earth at alarming speed, confirms NASA

On Christmas Eve, a massive asteroid known as the "Christmas Eve asteroid" will pass by Earth at a safe distance of 4.48 million miles. The asteroid, named 2024 XN1, is about the size of a 10-storey building and poses no risk of collision with Earth. Despite its close proximity in astronomical terms, experts assure the public that there is no danger. The event highlights the importance of monitoring near-Earth objects to ensure the safety of our planet.

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