Early last year, asteroid 2024 YR4 caught the public’s attention as its chances of hitting Earth in the near future climbed ...

As 2026 gets underway, meteor enthusiasts are already looking beyond the year’s first major shower. The Quadrantids, which peaked earlier this month, were mostly drowned out by a full moon, but the ...

Astronomers have confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses a risk to Earth; however, there is a 4.3% chance it will strike the Moon on December 22, 2032.Although 2024 YR4 previously noted ...

When it comes to meteor showers, the Perseids pop. It's not just about the quantity of meteors (as many as 100 per hour) and their showy quality but also their superb timing. The annual Perseid meteor ...

A newly identified impact scar in southern China has turned a quiet patch of countryside into one of the most important natural laboratories on the planet. The Jinlin crater, a vast bowl gouged into ...

Our planet had a "second moon" for a hot minute in 2024. This gave space entrepreneurs a bright idea. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...