An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen if it hits, and should we worry?
An asteroid could hit Earth, but scientists are continuing to gather data to understand its trajectory and potential impact to Earth.
Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)
NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.
The odds of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just went slightly up
Siegel referenced the Chelyabinsk meteor, which entered Earth's atmosphere over Russia's Chelyabinsk Oblast in 2013. That object was approximately 60 ft (18 m) in diameter, large enough that upon ...
Chances of a big asteroid strike on Earth just doubled. Here’s why you shouldn’t be too worried.
By comparison, the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs and 70% of all other animal species on Earth around 65 million years ago was roughly 6 to 9 miles wide. Other notable impact events include one in 1908,
Chance of 2032 asteroid strike have increased. Why scientists say not to worry
The near-earth object first discovered in 2024 has stirred up conversation on social media because of the potential for an impact.
NASA Just Doubled the Odds of an Asteroid Impact – Should We Worry?
YR4 now has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth in 2032, prompting ongoing observations. Ground-based telescopes will track it until April, while NASA’s Webb Telescope will examine its size in 2025. New
A "city-killer" asteroid has a slim chance to crash into Earth. Here's what to know.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," ...
No, you didn't see a UFO or a meteor on Tuesday night. What flew past Delaware on Feb. 4
Did you see something glowing in the sky on the evening of Feb. 4? You weren't the only one, but it might not be what you ...
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Chile: Meteor Spotted Streaking Over Viña Del Mar
A camera captured what appeared to be a meteor streaking across the night sky over Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, early on Monday, ...
February's full moon to come days after a meteor shower. What to know, how to watch
February's full moon is next in line, and it comes with a meteor shower, too. Here's what to know about both sky events and ...