"Stunning Footage of 2024 BJ Captured by Astronomers"
Astronomers at The Virtual Telescope Project captured incredible footage and images of asteroid 2024 BJ as it made a close encounter with Earth, whizzing past at a distance of 353,000 kilometers. The asteroid, discovered just 10 days prior, was live-streamed and photographed during its closest approach, offering a glimpse of the object, which is approximately five giraffes wide. The asteroid's name, 2024 BJ, reflects its discovery in January 2024, and its temporary name may change based on further observations.
