On January 25, 2025, asteroid 2025 BK will pass close to Earth. This flyby highlights the important work scientists do to study and track asteroids near our planet. Read on for all the details!What is asteroid 2025 BK?Asteroid 2025 BK is a massive space rock, about 160 feet wide- – roughly the length of a … Read more
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is closely monitoring three asteroids set to pass Earth on December 11, 2024. While their proximity might raise concerns, scientists assure that none of these celestial objects pose any danger. Instead, their approach provides an invaluable opportunity for researchers to study near-Earth objects (NEOs) and deepen our understanding of the … Read more
A small asteroid, about 70 cm in diameter, is heading towards Earth and is expected to enter the atmosphere over northern Siberia later tonight. The anticipated impact time is around 9:45 pm IST, with a slight variation of up to five minutes. Despite its collision path, experts reassure that the asteroid will pose no danger … Read more
Asteroids, comets, and other Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) highlight the unpredictability of our solar system. While most pass by harmlessly, their close encounters with Earth offer important opportunities for scientific research. NASA and other agencies closely monitor these objects to assess risks and prepare for potential threats.NASA has issued a notice regarding asteroid 2019 JN2, a … Read more
An illustration for visual representation of asteroid trajectory This ‘mini-moon’ is actually an asteroid — named ‘2024 PT5’ — which is about the size of a school bus. When it whizzed past Earth on Sunday (Sept 29), it would be temporarily pulled by our planet’s gravity. However, the Earth’s double delight of possessing two ‘Moons’ … Read more
Two sizable asteroids are set to fly past Earth this week, as reported by the European Space Agency, marking a unique coincidence that aligns with this year’s Asteroid Day.Despite their classification as “potentially hazardous” due to their size and trajectory, neither of these celestial bodies poses any threat to the planet.Asteroid 2024 MK, measuring between … Read more
Nasa has alerted the public about an asteroid named 2024 KN1 that will make a close approach to Earth on June 23, 2024, at 18:09 UTC (11:39 PM IST). This asteroid, part of the Amor group, is approximately 88 feet in size and will travel at a speed of about 16,500 kilometers per hour. While … Read more
