Asteroid 2024 XN1 is making a close pass by Earth on Christmas Eve—should we be worried?<br /><br />Social Media Links:<br />Follow us on X: https://x.com/deepspacedt<br />Join the conversation on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CosmicVoyagers/<br /><br />Description:<br />On Christmas Eve, asteroid 2024 XN1 will make a close pass by Earth, sparking discussions across the globe. With a size of 120 feet, it’s caught the attention of NASA and the scientific community as they track its trajectory. While the risk of an impact is minimal, it serves as a reminder of how vulnerable we are in the vast universe. Stay informed with real-time updates and explore the efforts being made to track and possibly deflect these near-Earth objects. NASA’s planetary defense initiatives are working to improve our ability to predict and respond to potential threats, ensuring we are better prepared for the future.<br /><br />Sources:<br /><br />NASA’s Asteroid Watch Dashboard: https://eyes.nasa.gov/apps/asteroids/<br />NASA Planetary Defense: https://science.nasa.gov/planetary-defense/<br />Goldstone Solar System Radar: https://deepspace.jpl.nasa.gov/about/commitments-office/science/<br />Space.com: Space.com
