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Shortly after it was discovered, astronomers calculated that the asteroid had a 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032 — ...
Meteorites are rocks from space that survive their fiery descent through Earth's atmosphere and reach the ground. More than just dazzling streaks of light as meteors, these ancient fragments are among ...
Officials in Yakutia were placed on alert as the asteroid approached, but they confirmed no damage was reported following its descent. The European Space Agency (ESA) said the asteroid was ...
This artistic animation shows asteroid 2024 YR4 passing by Earth. Astronomers created a 3D image of the newly discovered asteroid after observing it with a telescope in Chile. (9NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/R.
Surveillance footage from cameras in and outside of S & L Automotive shows the moment something collided with the building.
This is a still from an animation showing asteroid 2024 YR4 as it passes by Earth and heads toward its potential impact with the Moon. This 3D shape of the asteroid was determined from data ...
If you're hoping to spot some celestial activity this spring in Texas, two meteor showers will soon give you the chance.
Although the research established a decline in dinosaur fossils during the nine million years before the asteroid impact, the fall is most likely attributed to a reduction in fossil discovery and ...
In the field of space exploration and asteroid monitoring, some discoveries raise more eyebrows than others– and asteroid 2024 YR4 is one of them. When it was first detected, astronomers feared ...
If you miss the Lyrids, you're in luck — you won’t have to wait long for another chance to catch falling stars. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will be active from April 19 to May 28 ...