Astronomers have found a cluster of giant asteroids co-orbiting the Sun with Venus—space rocks that might become a long-term hazard for Earth. These are not ordinary asteroids. Sometimes referred to as city killers because of their size, many are bigger than 140 meters; they are big enough to wipe out a whole urban centre upon…
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…
Nasa is keeping a close watch on an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032, sparking global talks on how to stop such a catastrophic disaster, New York Post reports.The asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has a 1.5% chance of hitting Earth, according to Nasa’s latest calculations. While the risk is low, the possible impact is…
In a shocking discovery, NASA has sounded the alarm on a huge asteroid heading towards Earth at an astonishing 16,490 mph. The 67-foot asteroid, due to make a close fly-by of our planet tomorrow, has scientists in alarm. With its enormous size and scorching speed, this space rock is a major threat, though NASA maintains…
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…
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is closely monitoring three asteroids set to pass Earth on December 11, 2024. While their proximity might raise concerns, scientists assure that none of these celestial objects pose any danger. Instead, their approach provides an invaluable opportunity for researchers to study near-Earth objects (NEOs) and deepen our understanding of the…
A small asteroid, about 70 cm in diameter, is heading towards Earth and is expected to enter the atmosphere over northern Siberia later tonight. The anticipated impact time is around 9:45 pm IST, with a slight variation of up to five minutes. Despite its collision path, experts reassure that the asteroid will pose no danger…
Asteroids, comets, and other Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) highlight the unpredictability of our solar system. While most pass by harmlessly, their close encounters with Earth offer important opportunities for scientific research. NASA and other agencies closely monitor these objects to assess risks and prepare for potential threats.NASA has issued a notice regarding asteroid 2019 JN2, a…