Will there be devastation on earth? If a huge asteroid the size of a mountain hits, it's all over! Know how it will look

New Delhi: Many times it is heard that the world is going to end, many times it is claimed that there will be a destruction on the earth and even films have been made on such destruction, like 2012, it was a Hollywood film. Once again scientists have been quoted as claiming that if an asteroid hits the Earth, it could cause massive devastation. Astronomers are currently observing a rare astronomical event, when a huge asteroid passes very close to the Earth. Going to do. The event will peak this weekend and can be seen by people around the world through stargazing telescopes from their homes. According to the American space agency NASA, the name of this asteroid is “887 Alinda” and its size is as big as the city of Manhattan in America.

very close to earth

This asteroid is 4.2 kilometers wide and on January 8 it reached very close to the Earth, 12.3 million kilometers (32 times the distance between the Earth and the Moon). According to scientists, Alinda will not come near the Earth until 2087. If the asteroid hits Earth, it could cause massive destruction, but its large size makes it easy for astronomers to see and study. According to NASA, Alinda's brightness will be at its peak on January 12.

how to see

This glow will not be visible to the naked eye to see Alinda, but you can see it if you have a simple stargazing telescope. This asteroid will be seen passing near Gemini and will continue to shine throughout the night in the northern hemisphere. If you don't have a telescope, no need to worry. Gianluca Masi and the Virtual Telescope Project will broadcast it live on January 12 at 12:30 pm US time, which you can watch on online platforms. Read Also: Britney Spears left homeless in Los Angeles fire, forced to leave mansion and live in hotel