Asteroid 2025 MM, Size of a Plane, to Safely Pass by Earth Today

An asteroid named 2025 MM will pass by Earth on July 1, as confirmed by NASA. The asteroid is about 120 feet wide, similar in size to a small aircraft. Despite its close proximity, scientists assure that there is no threat to Earth. The asteroid is projected to pass by at a distance of 1.29 million kilometers, which is more than three times the distance between Earth and the Moon.

2025 MM is traveling at a speed of 23,874 miles per hour. NASA experts have verified that it does not pose any danger, as it falls below the size threshold of 150 meters and the distance limit of 7.4 million kilometers for potentially hazardous objects.

The asteroid belongs to the Aten group, a collection of asteroids that intersect Earth's orbital path. While today's pass is safe, scientists emphasize the importance of closely monitoring such objects. Advanced telescopes and monitoring systems track even small asteroids to detect any changes in their orbit that could impact future trajectories.

NASA regularly updates its list of near-Earth objects (NEOs) and their paths. As of now, 2025 MM is expected to pass by without any risk of collision or disruption. These events provide valuable data for astronomers to enhance our understanding of asteroid behavior and readiness for potential future threats.