NASA Confirms Asteroid Larger Than the Statue of Liberty Is Approaching Earth

An asteroid, 2006 WB, about the size of a football field, will pass by Earth tomorrow at a distance of 554,000 miles (891,577 km), roughly twice the distance to the Moon.

Measuring approximately 310 feet (94.49 meters) across, it is considered a near-Earth object (NEO), though it poses no threat.

The asteroid will travel at a speed of 9,400 mph (15,128 km/h), much faster than a bullet.

NASA tracks NEOs to assess potential risks, but 2006 WB doesn’t meet the criteria for a hazardous asteroid, the Daily Galaxy has reported.

It is one of several asteroids making close approaches this week, highlighting the frequent movement of celestial objects near Earth.

Written by B.C. Begley