The asteroid which is named 2016 AJ193 supposedly running towards the sun in its 5.91-year orbit.
Earth is also in its path but it will not hit it.
Earth sky reported that the huge asteroid will fly close to the earth on August 21, 2021, but will not hit it.
The asteroid will pass the Earth some 8.9 lunar distances away, but it will be at its closest on August 21st.
The asteroid is estimated to be 1.4 km wide.
It is traveling fast at about 94,208 km/h relative to Earth.
By NASA/JPL, the asteroid is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid, but there is no risk.
It cannot be seen with naked eyes.
It is so dark and also it is not reflective.
WHY IT IS CALLED ASTEROID 2016 AJ193: –
Because it was first spotted by Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (PAN-STARRS) facility in Hawaii in 2016
