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.

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.

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,

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

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 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

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2024 XN1, about the size of a commercial jet, will safely pass Earth on December 24. It will not impact the blue planet.

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

A 10-story building-sized asteroid, 2024 XN1, will safely pass Earth on Christmas Eve at a distance of 4.48 million miles. Two smaller asteroids will

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.