Looking up at the sky can stir wonder—and sometimes, that awe is justified. A small asteroid is making a close approach to Earth, prompting careful monitoring by scientists. While there is no immediate threat, astronomers are tracking its path for any unexpected changes. This near-Earth object serves as a reminder of how active our solar…
Asteroid 2003 MH4, nearly three football fields long, is set to sweep past Earth around 24 May 2025. Its size and speed have caught the attention of scientists, raising concerns despite no immediate threat. The asteroid’s close flyby has prompted NASA‘s planetary defense teams to monitor it closely, ensuring any potential risk is quickly assessed….
The asteroid, named 2024 YR4, was first detected on December 27, 2023, by the El Sauce Observatory in Chile. A massive asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, has captured global attention as both Nasa and China scramble to assess and counter the looming threat. With a 1 in 38 chance of impact in 2032, scientists warn that…
Astronomers worldwide are closely monitoring Asteroid 2024 YR4, a recently discovered space rock that has sparked global attention due to its potential risk to Earth. The asteroid, detected in December 2024, has been categorized as a “city killer” due to its estimated 1.5% chance (1 in 67) of impact when it makes a close flyby…
On Christmas Day 2024, an asteroid nearly the size of a football field silently slipped past Earth, coming within twice the distance of the Moon. Just two days later, astronomers peering through a Chilean telescope noticed something disconcerting: this space rock, now designated 2024 YR4, might not miss us next time.Since then, its trajectory has…
Asteroids were once remnants of the early solar system; they are still attracting our attention today, especially as threats of impacting the Earth. The majority of the asteroids pass without causing damage, but some come too close to our earth. One of the close-by asteroids is 2025 CQ, which will pass by Earth today, which…
On January 25, 2025, asteroid 2025 BK will pass close to Earth. This flyby highlights the important work scientists do to study and track asteroids near our planet. Read on for all the details!What is asteroid 2025 BK?Asteroid 2025 BK is a massive space rock, about 160 feet wide- – roughly the length of a…