Asteroid 4660 Nereus will approach Earth on December 11, reports NASA.
It will be at a distance of approximately 3.9 million kilometers from the planet. The size of the celestial body is 330 meters. & Nbsp;
The US Space Agency has classified the 4660 Nereus as potentially dangerous. It is clarified that the next time the asteroid approaches Earth in 2112.
Previously, it was reported that NASA will test Earth's protection against potentially asteroids dangerous. The launch is scheduled for Nov. 24 from California. The probe will reach the Didim-Dimorf double asteroid in the fall of 2022 and crash into it at a speed of 25,000 km/h. According to the results of the experiment, scientists plan to improve the way to protect against space threats.
Prior to that, it was reported that NASA missed the asteroid SG 2021 approaching Earth. Its size is comparable to the Statue of Liberty. & Nbsp;