Tag: asteroid

The Largest Asteroid that Passed by Earth this Year was Moving Very Fast

NASA predicted that the largest asteroid to closely pass by the Earth would move at a safe distance. Although considered safe, it could pose danger in the future.

Asteroid Apophis Won’t Impact Earth for at least 100 Years: NASA

Old thoeries have predicted an early impact of Asteroid Apophis on Earth. NASA has recently clarified that the same won't happen for at least 100 years. Find out more.

Five Asteroids Flew Past Earth Yesterday, 2 Bigger Than the Eiffel Tower

According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), five asteroids flew past our planet. Out of the five, two are bigger than the Eiffel Tower.

Spacecraft with Asteroid Cargo Coming Back on December 6th

The Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa2 is coming back to Earth with the collected samples on December 6th. Find out more.

NASA Touches Down on An Asteroid Successfully

NASA has confirmed that their probe has successfully reached the asteroid Bennu yesterday. Find out more.

Asteroid the Size of a Boeing 747 to Cross Earth’s Orbit Today

An asteroid is likely to cross Earth's orbit on Wednesday, 7th October 2020. 2020 RK2, will be at about a distance of 2,380,000 miles away from Earth.

Earth Discovers a Mini-Moon: New Report

According to reports published by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Centre, the Earth has temporarily captured a mini-moon in its orbit.

Asteroid Orbiting the Sun Closer Than Venus: New Discovery

A new study has found an asteroid where it should not be. Find out what these means for our current methods of asteroid location prediction.