Asteroid 2006 WB to safely pass Earth on Nov. 26

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WB—is estimated to be between 240 and 525 feet across and will pass us at about twice the distance between the Earth and moon.
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Asteroid 2006 WB to safely pass Earth on November 26
On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, asteroid 2006 WB, with a diameter of 302 feet, will pass by Earth at 554,000 miles. This distance is roughly twice that between the Earth and the Moon. Asteroid 2006 WB is classified as a "near-Earth object" (NEO).
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Stadium-sized asteroid to pass by Earth on November 26, alerts NASA
A stadium-sized asteroid, 2006 WB, will pass Earth at a safe distance of twice the Earth-Moon distance on November 26. Traveling at 9,400 mph, this near-Earth object will allow astronomers to collect valuable data.
A stadium-size asteroid to fly past earth on Thanksgiving. All you need to know
Asteroid 2006 WB, about 100 meters wide, will pass by Earth on November 26 at a safe distance of 2.3 lunar distances. This close approach allows astronomers to study the asteroid, which is one of many near-Earth objects providing valuable insights into our solar system.
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