While this is considered a “close approach” by interstellar standards — NASA defines near-Earth objects (NEOs) as those that come within 4.6 million miles — we’re not about to get some cosmic coal shoved down our stockings so to speak.

ABP News reports that its diameter ranges from 29 to 70 meters (95 to 230 feet). The asteroid will pass Earth at a speed of 14,743 miles per hour (23,726 kilometers per hour).Despite its size and speed,

XN1, nicknamed the "Christmas Eve asteroid," will pass Earth at a speed of 14,743 mph on December 24, reaching its closest point at 02:56 am GMT.

NASA will deploy cutting-edge technology to better understand the inner workings of 2024 XN1 during its near-Earth passage.

NASA scientists are closely monitoring 120-foot long Asteroid 2024 XN1, which they say is set to "skim" Earth on December 24th at a speed of 14,743 miles

As people prepare for Christmas Eve celebrations, the skies are preparing for their own dramatic spectacle. Tonight, a massive asteroid will make a close approach to Earth, providing both a moment of wonder and an opportunity for scientists to learn more about these celestial visitors.

NASA has issued an alert about a large asteroid, 2024 XN1, which is set to pass by Earth on Christmas Eve. This asteroid, which is about 120 feet wide, is traveling at a speed of

NASA confirms asteroid 2024 XN1 will safely pass Earth on Christmas Eve at 4.4 million miles, travelling at 14,743 mph.

A massive asteroid, nicknamed the "Christmas Eve asteroid," is set to skim past Earth on December 24 at an astonishing speed of 14,743 mph (23,700 km/h). The space rock, known as 2024 XN1, is about the size of a 10-storey building, with a diameter ranging between 29 and 70 metres (95 to 230 feet).

NASA has warned that the massive asteroid 2024 NX1 will skim past Earth tonight - reaching its closest point at 02:56 am GMT in the early hours of Christmas Eve.