Asteroid 2003 MH4 safely flew by Earth at an approximate distance of 6.68 million kilometers with a velocity of around 8.35 kilometers per second today (May 24, 2025, at 10:37 UTC). The asteroid 2003 MH4, designated as 387746, was discovered in 2003. Comparable in size to the Eiffel Tower, it is classified as an Apollo-class […]
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‘Football field’ sized asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1.2% collision chance, say scientists!
Asteroid 2024 YR4, a recently discovered near-Earth object, has garnered significant attention due to its potential collision risk with Earth. Discovered on December 27, 2024, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Chile, this asteroid measures roughly equivalent to half the width of a football field. Potential Impact and Risk Assessment […]
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Asteroid C0WEPC5 Burns Up Over Yakutia, Russia
A bright fireball streaked across the skies of Yakutia, Russia, on Tuesday, December 3, as asteroid C0WEPC5 entered Earth’s atmosphere and burned up. The asteroid, about 70 cm in diameter, lit up the sky at 16:15 UTC, creating a dazzling fireball that left many observers stunned. Stunning footage shared on social media captured the moment, […]
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Asteroid Ryugu Sample Contaminated by Earth Bacteria Despite Strict Handling Protocols
A rare asteroid sample brought back to Earth by Japan’s Hayabusa 2 mission has been found to contain Earth bacteria, raising questions about contamination risks in the study of extraterrestrial material. Researchers discovered filament-shaped microbes resembling the Bacillus genus inside a fragment of the asteroid Ryugu, despite strict controls meant to prevent such exposure. The […]
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Earth’s Temporary Mini-Moon 2024 PT5 Leaves Orbit After Two Months, Next Visit in 2055
Summary Asteroid 2024 PT5 briefly orbited Earth as a temporary mini-moon for nearly two months. The rock, about 10 meters wide, posed no danger and has since resumed its solar orbit. Such mini-moons are rare, with only a handful documented in recent decades. Earth had a temporary mini-moon for the past two months as asteroid […]
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Asteroid Burns Up Over Philippines Creating Spectacular Fireball Display
Summary A small asteroid, 2024 RW1, burned up in the atmosphere over the Philippines, creating a bright fireball. The asteroid was discovered just hours before impact, allowing scientists to track its path and warn the public. The event showcased the effectiveness of planetary defense systems in detecting incoming objects. A small asteroid streaked across Philippine […]
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NASA Tracks Asteroid 2020 RL and Four other Asteroids Set to Pass Earth Between August 27 and September 1
Summary Five asteroids will pass near Earth between August 27 and September 1, all at safe distances. NASA tracks these flybys to refine orbital models and improve planetary defense planning. Such monitoring also helps scientists learn more about asteroid behavior and solar system history. NASA has confirmed that five asteroids will make close approaches to […]
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140-Foot Asteroid ‘2024 PQ5’ Speeds Past Earth at 3.2 Million Miles Away
Summary Asteroid 2024 PQ5 made a safe flyby, passing within a few million miles of Earth. NASA’s tracking systems help predict such events long before they happen. Close approaches highlight why ongoing asteroid monitoring is critical for planetary defense. A 140-foot asteroid named 2024 PQ5 passed Earth on August 20, coming within 3.2 million miles […]
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NASA tracks 380-foot asteroid on close approach to Earth at nearly 29,000 km/h
Summary A large asteroid will pass relatively close to Earth on July 25, 2024, but poses no danger. NASA continues to track thousands of space rocks to assess future risks. Specialized observatories and radar systems are key to gathering asteroid data. NASA has issued an alert for a possible asteroid flyby. The near-earth asteroid ‘asteroid […]
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Will Asteroid 99942 Apophis ‘God of Chaos’ hit Earth in 2029? NASA, ESA rule out the 2029 Apophis impact
Summary Apophis will pass closer than some satellites in 2029, creating a rare chance for public viewing and research. NASA confirms there is no impact threat for at least the next century despite its earlier high-risk rating. The asteroid’s flyby will support detailed spacecraft studies, including NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX mission. Asteroid Apophis, a 375-meter-wide space rock […]