Asteroids have significantly impacted Earth's history through numerous collisions, shaping the planet's geography and ...

As well as stargazing, you can learn a lot about the solar system, comets, asteroids, spacecraft and nebulas ... huge free library of trivia and quizzes covering general knowledge, geography, science, ...

NASA has issued an asteroid alert as three near-Earth objects (NEOs), including one bus-sized and two airplane-sized asteroids, are set to fly past Earth on January 30, 2025. While none of these ...

Astronomers Find the Smallest Asteroids Ever Detected in the Main Belt Dec. 9, 2024 — Astronomers have found a way to spot the smallest, 'decameter,' asteroids within the main asteroid belt.

Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. They are remnants from the early solar system and provide valuable insights into ...

"This is a story about the moon as told by asteroid scientists." Earth's distant rocky companion was likely a fragment of the moon blasted into space thousands of years ago, according to a new ...

“We had a general idea that this asteroid may have come from the Moon, but the smoking gun was when we found out that it was rich in silicate minerals — not the kind that are seen on asteroids ...

Related: NASA's most wanted: The 5 most dangerous asteroids to Earth If you don't have the gear, don't fret; Masi and the Virtual Telescope Project are hosting a free livestream of asteroid Alinda ...

This supports the theory that similar asteroids may have helped deliver the water and chemical building blocks that ultimately led to the evolution of life on Earth. The secrets of the asteroid Bennu ...

The asteroid, named 2025 AB, is one of the first handful of asteroids discovered in the new year, and measures between 32.8 and 72.2 feet in diameter. In comparison, the average American school ...

According to NASA, two asteroids, 2024 YC9 and 2024 YL1, will closely approach Earth today, January 3, 2025. Both of these asteroids will safely pass by the Earth, though their proximity gives ...