Two Asteroids Made Near Misses with Earth Last Month 🌍

Asteroid 2024JR1 and 2024JD made approaches to Earth last month.<br /><br />Asteroid 2024JR1<br />Closest approach: May 7, 2024<br />Distance: 295,580 km (183,664 mi)<br />Estimated Size: 8 - 17 m (26 - 55 ft)<br /><br />Asteroid 2024JD<br />Closest approach: MAY 8, 2024<br />Distance: 275,837 km (171,397 mi)<br />Estimated Size: : 8 - 19 m (26 - 62 ft)<br /><br />Credit: Space.com | 2024 NEO Coordination Centre, ESA | | edited by Steve Spaleta