A mile-wide asteroid known as 2005 UK1 will safely pass Earth on Jan. 12, 2026, at 32 times the moon’s distance, posing no ...

An asteroid is expected to eventually hit Earth, highlighting the importance of preparing for such an event. This video ...

The Orionid meteor shower, which is active now, is expected to peak in activity before the end of October. The Orionids produce anywhere from 10 to 20 meteors per hour at their peak, which can leave ...

The Quadrantids are particularly well known for their fireballs – larger, brighter meteors that can leave glowing trails in the sky for several seconds. On a clear night, observers could see up to 120 ...

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The moon is pummeled by asteroids nearly every day, creating new craters constantly that can range from a few feet to many miles across. The asteroid impacts, when they’re large enough, create flashes ...

Scientists have discovered a “record-breaking” asteroid that is nearly the size of eight football fields. The object, known ...