NASA confirms asteroid 2024 RV50 will safely pass Earth today

NASA has confirmed that the asteroid 2024 RV50, measuring 710 feet in diameter, will safely pass Earth today, October 18, 2024. It will come within 4.6 million miles, posing no threat to the planet. Asteroids, like 2024 RV50, are rocky bodies orbiting the Sun. NASA tracks these objects using advanced ground-based and space-based telescopes, including infrared and radar systems, to gather data on their size and trajectory. The close approach of 2024 RV50 offers scientists a chance to collect valuable information, enhancing models for future asteroid encounters. NASA collaborates globally to improve detection and forecasting of potential asteroid threats.