Researchers from NASA were able to discover how gas giants such as Jupiter and Saturn can prevent planets like Earth from experiencing major asteroid impacts. Based on their findings, these gas giants seem to balance out the Solar System and protect other planets from getting hit by massive asteroids.
A study presented a new theory regarding the formation of large cosmic objects such as planets. According to the authors of the new study, electrical polarization may play an important part in the aggregation of dust particles in space to form large cosmic structures.
NASA is closely monitoring a massive asteroid that follows an Earth-crossing orbit. According to the agency, the space rock is expected to intersect the planet’s orbit later tonight.
A space and science writer explained how big an asteroid should be in order to create an extinction-level event on Earth. The expert noted that in order to cause this kind of effect, the asteroid should be bigger than the one that killed off the dinosaurs millions of years ago.
NASA recently shared a stunning photo of a nebula that features a cosmic Statue of Liberty at its center. According to the agency, this massive cosmic structure was formed by a combination of stars’ formation and death.
A newly developed online tool shows just how crowded low-Earth orbit has become due to the growing number of space debris. The tool also shows in real-time the near-collisions between space junk objects and active satellites.
The astronomer who discovered the second interstellar comet to visit Earth’s neighborhood described how he came across the mysterious space rock, which recently made its closest approach to the Sun.
NASA warned that it has detected three massive asteroids that are currently headed for Earth. Based on their sizes, these approaching asteroids can destroy large areas such as cities and towns if they end up colliding with the planet.
The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA have detected a massive asteroid that has a non-zero impact probability.
Scientists have launched a new project aimed at measuring the exact brightness of the Moon.
The third and final solar eclipse of the year is expected to take place after Christmas.
NASA has warned that three asteroids with Earth-crossing orbits are expected to approach the planet.
For the first time, a team of astronomers was able to conduct a detailed and complete observation of an explosive emission by a comet. They were able to study the natural phenomenon using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
NASA has detected the biggest asteroid to approach Earth this week.
A scientist warned that a massive asteroid hitting Earth and causing an extinction-level event is inevitable.
An expert discussed what would happen to Earth if its gravity suddenly drops by just one percent. According to the expert, the slight change in the Earth’s gravity would cause a series of events that would immediately kill off billions of people and eventually trigger an extinction-level event.
NASA shared a beautiful image of a bright and massive nebula that was left behind by a dying star.
NASA explained how a black hole affected the formation of Earth. The agency also discussed the role of these massive cosmic objects in the formation of galaxies such as the Milky Way.
A video explained what would happen if a star as massive as the Sun enters the Solar System. According to the video, this would trigger a series of catastrophic events that would eventually destroy Earth.
NASA is currently monitoring a massive asteroid that’s expected to approach Earth on Wednesday. According to the agency, the approaching asteroid is almost as big as the Statue of Liberty.
A researcher from NASA has revealed that comets actually pose a bigger threat to Earth than asteroids.
Researchers believe that the fireball event that previously occurred in Australia was caused by a meteor classified as a minimoon. The researchers consider the incident as a rare event because the last time a minimoon appeared near Earth was in 2006.