The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) reported that the two asteroids will pass near Earth on December 20.
National media indicated that the 216258 2006 WH1 is up to 600 meters wide and will approach at 3.7 million miles.
The second asteroid, 310442 (2000 CH59), will pass to a distance similar to the first one, both are also of similar size.
These asteroids are not dangerous; however, they will be followed carefully to study their behavior and help to protect the planet for future approaches.
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