NASA Confirms Two Massive Asteroids Will Zoom Past Earth on July 26, 2025 — Check Time, Distance & Speed

NASA Alerts: Two Giant Asteroids Set to Make Close Approach to Earth on July 26

NASA has issued an alert about two large near-Earth objects (NEOs) that will make their closest approach to our planet on July 26, 2025. These asteroids, named 2025 OU1 and 2025 OX, are being closely tracked by the agency’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office.

Asteroid 2025 OU1: Speed, Size, and Distance

Estimated Size: 140 feet (approx. the size of a commercial airplane)

Speed: 66,236 km/h

Closest Approach: 11:36 AM IST on July 26, 2025

Distance from Earth: Approximately 2.68 million kilometers (~7 times the distance between Earth and the Moon)

2025 OU1 is the larger of the two space rocks. Despite its massive size and high velocity, NASA confirms it poses no danger to Earth, maintaining a safe distance during its flyby.

Asteroid 2025 OX: Smaller But Swift

Estimated Size: 110 feet

Speed: 37,338 km/h

Closest Approach: 8:47 AM IST on July 26, 2025

Distance from Earth: Around 4.52 million kilometers

Although slightly smaller, asteroid 2025 OX is still notable for its swift movement through space. Like its counterpart, it will safely pass by without any risk to our planet.

Are These Asteroids a Threat to Earth?

No, NASA assures there is no risk of impact. Neither 2025 OU1 nor 2025 OX qualifies as “potentially hazardous,” as they do not come close enough or possess sufficient size to threaten Earth.

However, their close approach serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of ongoing space surveillance. Programs like NASA’s NEO Observations Program and international collaborations help ensure we are prepared in case a future object poses a real threat.

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