This Asteroid Might Hit the Moon , Should We Be Worried 🤯 ?! #tech #shorts

This Asteroid Might Hit the Moon , Should We Be Worried 🤯 ?! #tech #shorts An asteroid might actually be heading toward the Moon, and scientists are taking it seriously. Earlier this year, this same asteroid was briefly flagged as a potential threat to Earth. The good news is that Earth is safe. The concern now is that updated calculations show it could still collide with the Moon. This is not a small object. It is roughly the size of a 15-story building, and an impact could eject a large cloud of debris into space, potentially threatening satellites, future lunar missions, and space infrastructure around Earth. NASA has already discussed real response options. One idea is to slam a spacecraft into the asteroid to slightly change its trajectory, similar to the DART mission. However, with only about seven years available, this approach may not provide enough time to safely redirect it without unintended risks. Another option, known as “robust disruption,” involves using a nuclear device to break the asteroid apart. While it sounds extreme, it is a serious planetary defense proposal being evaluated by scientists. The next major observations will come from the James Webb Space Telescope, which will help refine estimates of the asteroid’s size and path. A clearer picture is expected in 2028, when Earth-based telescopes can track it more precisely. That is when scientists will decide whether monitoring is enough or if action is required. #nasa #asteroid #moon #earth