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NASA warns about a big asteroid, 2024 MG1, which is heading towards Earth at a very high speed of 33,600 km/h.
The asteroid is 180 feet (55 meters) in size and it belongs to a group called Apollo asteroids that cross Earth's orbit.
The asteroid will come closest to Earth on July 21, 2024, at 21:31 UTC (3:01 AM IST on July 22).
The collision has various consequences depending on its size, speed, and composition.
If the asteroid hits Earth, it can cause local destruction, but the chances of collision are very low.
NASA and other space agencies track asteroids like 2024 MG1 using telescopes and radar systems to predict their movements.
Apollo asteroids are a group of near-Earth asteroids that intersect Earth's orbit, which can be a potential risk if their orbits come close to Earth's.
NASA monitors and responds to asteroids like 2024 MG1 to predict their movements and take necessary action.