**Heading: Skyscraper-sized Asteroid to Safely Pass by Earth**
An asteroid the size of a skyscraper is set to make a close approach to Earth on Friday, according to NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies. The space rock, known as 2008 OS7, will come within 1.7 million miles of our planet, which is seven times the distance between Earth and the moon. Despite its massive size, there is no need for concern as there is no chance of it colliding with Earth.
Estimated to be between 690 feet and 1,575 feet in diameter, the asteroid could be comparable in size to iconic structures like New York City’s Empire State Building or Chicago’s Willis Tower. Discovered in 2008, this particular asteroid won’t come close to Earth again until 2032, and even then, it will remain a much more distant 45 million miles away.
This flyby is just one of several encounters happening this week. On Friday, three smaller asteroids, measuring no more than tens of yards across, will also safely pass by Earth. Additionally, two more asteroids are expected to make harmless close approaches on Saturday. On Sunday, another asteroid roughly half the size of 2008 OS7 will swing by at a distance of 4.5 million miles.
While these encounters may sound alarming, it is important to note that none of these asteroids pose any threat to our planet. They are all classified as harmless and will pass by at safe distances.
In summary, a skyscraper-sized asteroid named 2008 OS7 will have a close encounter with Earth on Friday, coming within 1.7 million miles of our planet. However, there is no need for concern as it poses no risk of collision. This event is part of a series of asteroid flybys happening this week, with multiple smaller asteroids passing by safely.
