Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking ...
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Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track
Scientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world's telescopes ...
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How NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Will Make a Looping Voyage to the Moon
Before arriving at the Moon, the small satellite mission will use the gravity of the Sun, Earth, and Moon over several months ...
9 Brilliant Astronomy Events to Be Sure to See This Year
From supermoons to a total eclipse to the national park’s biggest and best-attended star parties, these are the must-see celestial shows of the year ...
An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen, and should we worry?
An asteroid becomes a meteorite when it travels to Earth from a nearby orbit or the outer solar system and collides with ...
NASA discovers new asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032. Here's what you need to know.
NASA officials have discovered a new asteroid that has a small chance of hitting Earth in December 2032. The near-Earth asteroid has been named 2024 YR4 and is estimated to be 40 to 90 meters wide.
Bus-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Today, NASA Reports
The space rock is heading in our direction at some 18,700 miles per hour, according to the space agency's data.
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Did astronomers find the most volcanic planet in the universe?
A recent multi-institutional study spearheaded by NASA has revealed the most volcanic place we know of. The planet, coined L ...
Planetary alignment happening in February: Planets make 'string' across California skies
Take advantage of a special 6-7 planet alignment from Earth's perspective. Planets 'line up' in the skies over California in ...
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Venus, the Planet of Love, Will Shine Bright on Valentine’s Day. Here’s How to See It
Around the time of your romantic dinner, head outside and look to the southwest to spot the super brilliant planet in the night sky ...
Here's when you can see February’s full snow moon and the last of the planetary parade
Look up this week for February’s full snow moon and to catch the last glimpse of a visible parade of planets in the night sky ...