Asteroid 2023 DW Tracked: Low Impact Risk in 2046

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The Josh Universe - Space Discord Server community shared an announcement regarding NASA tracking of a small asteroid named 2023 DW, which is about 164 feet wide. This asteroid has a very low, approximately 1-in-770 chance of impacting Earth on February 14, 2046. Currently rated as a "1" on the Torino scale, the event is considered extremely unlikely and poses no immediate public concern.

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NASA is tracking a small asteroid named 2023 DW, roughly 164 feet in diameter, which has a very low (approx. 1-in-770) chance of impacting Earth on February 14, 2046.

It is currently considered a "1" on the Torino scale, indicating an extremely unlikely event with no immediate cause for public concern.
Asteroid 2023 DW Tracked: Low Impact Risk in 2046
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