Forget The 3i/ATLAS - The Largest Comet Coming To Earth Could Hit In 2029 With A 'Mean' Diameter Of 1,115 Ft

Apophis will make a rare close flyby of Earth in 2029 as scientists study its effects and analyse new findings on ...

Scientists issue chilling update on the 'city-killer' asteroid heading towards the moon

Asteroid 2024 YR4 currently has a four per cent chance of hitting the moon on 22 December 2032. However, fresh observations ...

The ‘small wonders’ unlocking secrets of the solar system

Modern astronomy is giving us unprecedented views of the asteroids, comets, and other small bodies that litter our cosmic ...
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Why does Pluto have such a weird orbit?

Pluto is a bit of a loner. The dwarf planet is no longer considered a regular planet; it does not orbit on the same plane as the solar system's eight planets; and its orbit is both highly elliptical ...
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Some asteroids are more ‘colorful’ than others. Here’s why.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Asteroids may be wondrous windows into the history of the cosmos ...
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Asteroids Bennu And Ryugu Could Be Siblings – And We Might Have Found Their Parent

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...