This asteroid might not hit Earth in 2032 after all—here’s how we know
Space agencies have systems in place to spot, track, and forecast the future orbits of potentially hazardous asteroids.
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What the asteroid with a 1-in-48 chance of hitting Earth in 2032 looks like (images)
That's because this space rock, designated asteroid 2024 YR4 ... meaning there was a considerable increase in sky background light compared to typical darker conditions. This made it more ...
NASA’s Lucy Captures First Images of Asteroid Donaldjohanson Ahead of Close Flyby
Lucy is preparing for a close encounter with the asteroid Donaldjohanson, a key milestone before its groundbreaking journey ...
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Simple Science: Asteroid hurtling toward Earth changes course
“Serpent Mound is the largest serpent effigy built anywhere on the planet Earth,” O’Grady said. “Serpent Mound is built up on ...
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NASA's asteroid-hopping Lucy probe takes 1st images of its next target: Donaldjohanson
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! — 'That's impact probability zero folks!' Earth safe from 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 — Asteroid ...
Wanted: 3 asteroid watchers for China's 'planetary defense force'
Applicants must be younger than 35 and “maintain a firm political stance” in line with the ruling Chinese Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping, the job listing said.
NASA alert! 460-foot asteroid approaching Earth today at 17,583mph | Check time and distance
A massive asteroid, 535844 (2015 BY310), measuring roughly 460 feet in diameter, is set to pass Earth on March 5, 2025.
Why do the odds of asteroids hitting Earth keep fluctuating?
In short, asteroid 2024 YR4 went from breaking records for known threatening asteroids to being a near-zero threat. At some ...