NASA catches a glimpse of 'city-killer' asteroid before it disappears until 2028
Astronomers have gotten a glimpse of the "city-killer" asteroid before it disappears until 2028, according to NASA.
‘City-killer’ asteroid YR4 might not hit Earth in 2032. But can it still be a threat?
YR4, once referred to as a ‘city-killer’ with the potential to cause regional devastation and impact the climate, is no ...
‘City-killer’ asteroid won’t hit Earth in 2032, but don’t worry— another threat is looming
Asteroid 2024 YR4 won’t hit Earth in December 2032, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods forever. Researchers warn ...
Two meteor showers will happen simultaneously in April, astronomers say
Skygazers can enjoy meteor showers and other dazzling displays in the night sky all month long, according to astronomers.
April skygazing: A pink micromoon, the Lyrid meteor shower, and more
In North America, the galaxy will become visible 41° above the north-eastern horizon at around 8:30 p.m. EDT, and continue ...
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April 2025: What’s in the sky this month? Jupiter and Mars remain prominent, while Venus, Mercury, and Saturn rule the morning skies
The planets offer exciting views in April for both night owls and early risers. Plus, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks in ...
What’s Up In the sky for April 2025? Venus, Lyrids Meteor Shower and more
Venus becomes the brilliant “Morning Star” in the east before dawn, the Lyrids Meteor Shower takes place and the Moon has ...
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Meteorites and asteroids tracked back to their place of origin in the solar system
Meteorites are rocks from space that survive their fiery descent through Earth's atmosphere and reach the ground. More than ...
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Next month NASA's Lucy probe will visit an asteroid that's been waiting 150 million years to say hello
"These relics are effectively fossils of the planet formation process, holding vital clues to deciphering the history of our ...
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Killer Asteroid Will Miss Earth But Return for a Shot at Revenge
The 3:1 resonance with Jupiter is special, because for a century it appeared that there were no asteroids in the asteroid belt that exhibited this pattern, as well as at other seemingly arbitrary ...
Exact time to see the Pink Moon, 'fireball' meteor showers and other spectacular night sky events in April
April marks the last time to see Jupiter at its best before its observing window closes. On Tuesday evening (April 1), ...
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What meteorites tell us about their birthplace in space
Scientists traced origins of 75 meteorites back to specific regions in the asteroid belt, revealing new insights into their ...