On Christmas Day 2024, an asteroid nearly the size of a football field silently slipped past Earth, coming within twice the distance of the Moon. Just two days later, astronomers peering through a Chilean telescope noticed something disconcerting: this space rock, now designated 2024 YR4, might not miss us next time.Since then, its trajectory has … Read more
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
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. Scientists in Spain may have taken a giant leap in safeguarding Earth from potential asteroid collisions. A study published in the ‘Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society’ highlights a new formula that uses the gravitational bending of light to pinpoint the precise locations of … Read more
In a major step to safeguard Earth from potential catastrophe, Nasa has released its strategy to counter “planet killer” asteroids, drawing inspiration from the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.The plan outlined in Nasa’s National Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan for Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) and Hazards, details a multi-pronged approach … Read more
The solar system is teeming with an astonishingly vast number of asteroids. Scientists have already identified at least 1.4 million of these celestial bodies, with the likelihood of many more remaining undiscovered. The majority of the known asteroids orbit within the main asteroid belt situated between Mars and Jupiter. However, a significant portion of these … Read more
NEW DELHI: International Asteroid Day, celebrated on June 30, marks the anniversary of the 1908 Tunguska event in Siberia. This day aims to raise awareness about the threat of asteroid impacts and promote global efforts in planetary defense. The Tunguska event was a powerful explosion caused by an asteroid, flattening miles of forest. The United … Read more
