NASA’s automated asteroid tracking system has detected three near-Earth objects that will safely fly past the planet on Monday (May 4). Based on the data collected by the agency, the largest asteroid in the group is about as big as the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has detected five asteroids that are expected to fly past Earth. The approaching asteroids will zip past the planet on Saturday (May 2) and Sunday.
A new study carried out in the Antarctic provided a new estimate regarding the amount of cosmic debris and space rocks that hit Earth every year. According to the researchers, an average of about 40 million kilograms of extraterrestrial material hit the planet annually.
NASA’s asteroid tracking system has detected four asteroids that are currently approaching Earth.
Astronomers currently observing the approaching comet SWAN said that it has become bright enough to be spotted by the human eye. It will most likely become brighter as it approaches the Sun and Earth.
Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet that’s about three times more massive than Jupiter, which is the largest planet in the Solar System. According to the astronomers, the new exoplanet is currently the largest object in its own star system.
NASA’s automated asteroid tracking system has detected a near-Earth object that’s expected to safely fly past the planet on Thursday.
A massive asteroid is expected to safely fly past Earth on Wednesday (April 29). Due to its size and distance from Earth, sky gazers will be able to catch a glimpse of the asteroid using telescopes, binoculars and even special live streaming events.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk recently confirmed that his company would test a new way to reduce the brightness of the Starlink satellites. According to Musk, the method basically involves equipping the satellites with shades.
NASA has detected the biggest asteroid to approach Earth this year. Aside from the massive asteroid, the space agency noted that three other near-Earth objects would fly past the planet on Wednesday (April 29).
NASA has detected three Earth-crossing asteroids that are expected to approach the planet on Tuesday (April 28).
A team of environmental scientists warned that global warming is causing hurricanes to move slower. Although this may seem like a good thing, the scientists noted that it could actually make hurricanes more destructive.
The meteor shower produced by the famous Halley’s Comet is expected to reach its peak soon. During this period, the Eta Aquariids will produce at least 20 to 30 meteors per hour.
NASA’s automated asteroid tracking system is monitoring four asteroids that are currently headed for Earth. According to the agency, most of the approaching asteroids follow Earth-crossing orbits.
NASA is currently tracking a massive building-sized asteroid that’s expected to approach Earth on Sunday (April 26). Aside from the incoming asteroid, two other near-Earth objects will fly past the planet this weekend.
NASA’s automated tracking system is currently monitoring three asteroids that are approaching Earth's orbit.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently added a new asteroid to its Risk List.
An amateur astronomer trying to take a photo of the fragmenting comet Atlas accidentally came across trains of Starlink satellites deployed by SpaceX.
NASA has detected a small asteroid that’s expected to fly close to Earth on Saturday (April 25).
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the celebration which was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin.
SpaceX is currently seeking the approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow it to operate thousands of its Starlink satellites in a lower orbit. The submitted filed the request as it prepares for the launch of the latest batch of Starlink satellites.
A new study revealed that releasing herds of large animals in the Arctic region could help fight the effects of climate change. According to the authors of the study, the presence of herding animals such as bison, horses and reindeer can prevent the melting of permafrost.
