Earth is getting a celestial visitor this weekend—and no, it’s not aliens. 🛸 A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 MK will whiz past our planet on Saturday morning, coming within three-quarters of the moon’s distance. But don’t panic: NASA confirms it’s 100% harmless. 💫
Discovered just two weeks ago by a South African observatory, this space rock measures between 120 and 260 meters wide—roughly the size of a stadium. While its flyby sounds intense, NASA asteroid expert Davide Farnocchia says smaller near-Earth objects pass by frequently. \"Asteroids this size swing by every 25 years or so,\" he explains. 🚀
Pro tip for U.S. stargazers: Wait until Saturday night to spot 2024 MK. It’ll be less bright but easier to see without the sun’s glare. 🔭 Miss it? Mark your calendar for April 13, 2029, when the asteroid Apophis will streak by Earth, visible to the naked eye in parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia! 🌍
Space fans, this is your friendly reminder that the cosmos is *always* doing something cool. Stay curious! 🌠
