Record asteroid to fly close to Earth › News in Science (ABC Science)
12 years, 1 month ago

Record asteroid to fly close to Earth › News in Science (ABC Science)

ABC  

News in Science Record asteroid to fly close to Earth Close encounter People living in the west of Australia are well placed to see a space rock half the size of a football field skim past Earth next weekend. Discovered last year, the asteroid called 2012 DA14 is described by NASA as 'the biggest asteroid they've ever seen passing so close to Earth". "The asteroid will approach the planet over Antarctica, crossing the Indian Ocean west of Perth, with the closest approach being near the Indonesian island of Sumatra," says astronomer Craig O'Neill from Macquarie University. It's happened before Don Yeomans from NASA's Near Earth Object SENTRY program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena California, says an asteroid like 2012 DA14 flies close to Earth every 40 years, on average.

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67-foot asteroid to make close approach to Earth tomorrow
1 month, 2 weeks ago

67-foot asteroid to make close approach to Earth tomorrow

India TV News  

67-foot asteroid to make close approach to Earth tomorrow NASA is continuously monitoring the movement of the asteroid. In a notable recent development, NASA has raised concerns regarding a significant near-Earth object identified as a 67-foot asteroid, set to traverse closely past Earth at a remarkable velocity of 16,490 miles per hour. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is currently engaged in …

Nasa reveals orbit of asteroid that could collide with Earth in 2032
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nasa reveals orbit of asteroid that could collide with Earth in 2032

India Today  

Days after it was confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1-in-83 chance of colliding with Earth, American space agency, Nasa has charted the course of its orbit and the object's trajectory in space. Nasa's Center of Near Earth Object Studies is tracking the asteroid and has already prepared its projected orbit that brings it in extreme proximity to Earth. …

Newly Spotted Asteroid Has Tiny Chance Of Hitting Earth In 2032
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Newly Spotted Asteroid Has Tiny Chance Of Hitting Earth In 2032

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of smacking Earth in 2032, space agency officials said Wednesday. “We are not worried at all, because of this 99 percent chance it will miss,” said Paul Chodas, director of NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies. “But it deserves attention.” First spotted last month …

Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032
2 months ago

Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

New Indian Express  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.: A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of smacking Earth in 2032, space agency officials said Wednesday. “We are not worried at all, because of this 99 percent chance it will miss,” said Paul Chodas, director of NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies. “But it deserves attention.” First spotted last month by a telescope in …

Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032
2 months ago

Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of smacking Earth in 2032, space agency officials said Wednesday. “We are not worried at all, because of this 99 percent chance it will miss,” said Paul Chodas, director of NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies. As the asteroid’s path around the sun becomes better understood, Chodas …

Newly discovered asteroid could hit Earth in 2032
2 months ago

Newly discovered asteroid could hit Earth in 2032

India Today  

Astronomers have discovered a new asteroid that has a high probability of hitting Earth in the coming years. Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1-in-83 chance of striking Earth in December of 2032 as it continues to move in its orbit around 27 million miles away from Earth. Recently-discovered #asteroid 2024 YR4 may make a very close approach to Earth in …

Asteroid Alinda: How to get a glimpse of massive, once in a century asteroid as it flies past Earth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Asteroid Alinda: How to get a glimpse of massive, once in a century asteroid as it flies past Earth

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The asteroid, named Alinda, will reach peak brightness this weekend in a rare celestial event …

NASA warns massive 53-foot asteroid to fly close to Earth on New Years Eve; check timing and key details here
3 months ago

NASA warns massive 53-foot asteroid to fly close to Earth on New Years Eve; check timing and key details here

Hindustan Times  

A massive, house-sized asteroid is set to come close to Earth on New Year's Eve, confirmed NASA scientist. The 2024 asteroid AV2 belongs to the group of Near-Earth Objects, which are entities of scientific significance due to their near orbits around the Earth. 2024 AV2 close approach details The 2024 AV2 asteroid is scheduled to come close to Earth on …

Huge 'Christmas Eve asteroid' the size of a 10-story building will skim past Earth at 14,743mph tonight, NASA warns
3 months, 1 week ago

Huge 'Christmas Eve asteroid' the size of a 10-story building will skim past Earth at 14,743mph tonight, NASA warns

Daily Mail  

With Christmas Eve just around the corner, many children might be hoping to spot Santa flying overhead. Tonight, a massive 'Chrismas Eve asteroid' the size of a ten-story building will skim past Earth at 14,743mph According to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard, the space rock 2024 NX1 will reach its closest point to Earth at 02:56 am GMT in the early …

Two giant asteroids zoom past Earth at thousands of miles per hour, confirms NASA
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Two giant asteroids zoom past Earth at thousands of miles per hour, confirms NASA

India Today  

Two massive asteroids, named 2024 XY5 and 2024 XB6, zoomed past Earth at high speed on December 16. NASA and other space agencies around the world constantly monitor these celestial bodies to assess any potential threat to Earth and to study them for insights into the origins of our solar system. It made its closest approach to Earth past midnight, …

Six asteroids to come dangerously close to Earth tonight
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Six asteroids to come dangerously close to Earth tonight

India Today  

Earth is in firing line as six asteroids, including one classified as a "near-miss," are expected to pass unusually close to Earth, according to Nasa’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies. SIX ASTEROIDS ON THEIR WAY 2024 XL11: This small asteroid, measuring between 4.7 and 10 meters, will make its closest approach at midnight UTC, passing within 0.00791 astronomical units …

Earth in danger? MIT team discovers 138 small asteroids between Mars and Jupiter
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Earth in danger? MIT team discovers 138 small asteroids between Mars and Jupiter

India Today  

Astronomers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the smallest asteroids ever detected in the main asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter. Utilising advanced techniques and data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the team has successfully spotted more than 138 new decameter-sized asteroids, measuring as small as 10 meters across. Unlike their …

Asteroid on collision course with Earth, set to crash tonight
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Asteroid on collision course with Earth, set to crash tonight

India Today  

A small asteroid, approximately 70 cm in diameter, has been detected on a collision course with Earth, expected to enter the atmosphere over northern Siberia today. At around ~70 cm in diameter, the impact will be harmless, likely producing a nice fireball in the sky over northern Siberia around seven hours from now at ~16:15 +/- 05 min UTC December …

Giant, stadium-sized asteroid to fly past Earth tomorrow | All you need to know
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Giant, stadium-sized asteroid to fly past Earth tomorrow | All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

NASA is monitoring a “massive” asteroid which is set to pass by Earth on Tuesday. The asteroid's distance from Earth will be 5.5 million kilometers, more than 14 times the distance between the Earth and Moon. While 5.5 million kilometers is still significantly close, it is a “safe” distance in the context of space. How NASA tracks asteroids: For this, …

Four large ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroids headed towards Earth – but it should be fine
5 months ago

Four large ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroids headed towards Earth – but it should be fine

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four large “potentially hazardous” asteroids – one the size of a skyscraper – …

Asteroid the Size of a 70-Story Skyscraper to Come Close to Earth
5 months, 1 week ago

Asteroid the Size of a 70-Story Skyscraper to Come Close to Earth

India Today  

Asteroid 2020 WG is set to make a close pass by Earth on October 28, drawing significant attention from scientists. The asteroid, estimated to be between 120 to 270 meters wide, will approach Earth within approximately 3.3 million kilometers (0.02223 AU) from the planet. While it poses no threat to Earth, its close approach offers valuable insights into asteroid structure, …

Giant Asteroid Set to Pass By Earth on Thursday, NASA Says
5 months, 1 week ago

Giant Asteroid Set to Pass By Earth on Thursday, NASA Says

News 18  

NASA announces an asteroid set to pass by Earth on October 24, 2024. The asteroid, named 363305 (2002 NV16), is approximately 175 metres in size and travelling at 17,542 kmph. Despite being classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA), NASA assures there is no risk of collision during this flyby. The asteroid will come within 4.52 million kilometres of Earth, …

Giant Asteroid Set to Pass By Earth on Friday, NASA Says
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5 months, 1 week ago

Giant Asteroid Set to Pass By Earth on Friday, NASA Says

News 18  

A massive asteroid, 363305 (2002 NV16), is set to pass by Earth on Friday at 9:17 PM IST. This near-Earth object (NEO) measures around 175 metres in size and is travelling at a speed of 17,542 kmph. Despite being classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA), NASA assures there is no risk of collision during this flyby. The asteroid will …

Strange snowman-shaped asteroid spotted zooming past Earth
6 months ago

Strange snowman-shaped asteroid spotted zooming past Earth

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A series of radar images taken by Nasa has revealed that a large …

Nasa issues alert for stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nasa issues alert for stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nasa has issued an alert for a stadium-sized asteroid set to make a …

'Where is the Damn Asteroid?' Restless Humans Pass Time With Memes as 720-foot Rock Misses Earth
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Where is the Damn Asteroid?' Restless Humans Pass Time With Memes as 720-foot Rock Misses Earth

News 18  

The popular Hindi phrase, “Dharti nigal gai ya aasman kha gaya,” seems to have come to life after an asteroid that was hurtling towards Earth misses it. asteroid going to hit earth on 15th septPeople on twitter : pic.twitter.com/CpqmC3LRt7 — SwatKat September 15, 2024 Another user chimed in with Sunny Deol’s iconic “tareekh par tareekh” dialogue, humorously lamenting the asteroid’s …

Asteroid will strike Earth later today, astronomers say
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Asteroid will strike Earth later today, astronomers say

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Earth will be hit by a tiny asteroid today, astronomers have said. …

Chunks of asteroid from NASA's deflection test could smash into Earth in the next 10 years
7 months, 1 week ago

Chunks of asteroid from NASA's deflection test could smash into Earth in the next 10 years

Daily Mail  

Debris from an asteroid deflected by NASA could reach our planet within the next decade, a study says. The research team ran simulations that tracked 3 million debris particles from the Double Asteroid Redirection Test mission, which collided a spacecraft with the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022. The DART mission was a success, but simulations showed that resulting debris could one …

Massive Asteroid 2024 MT1 heading towards earth at 65,000 Km/h, warns NASA
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Massive Asteroid 2024 MT1 heading towards earth at 65,000 Km/h, warns NASA

India TV News  

NASA has issued a warning about a massive asteroid named 2024 MT1, which is currently barreling towards Earth at a staggering speed of 65,215 km/h. Planetary defense While there is no immediate danger of asteroid 2024 MT1 colliding with Earth, NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office proactively develops strategies to mitigate potential asteroid threats. Astronomical interest The impending close approach of …

Moment 'planet-killing' asteroids skim past Earth is captured by NASA
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Moment 'planet-killing' asteroids skim past Earth is captured by NASA

Daily Mail  

A pair of 'planet-killing' asteroids — one recently discovered and another towing its own moon — were caught on video by NASA as they hurtled past Earth last week. Asteroid 2024 MK, first spotted just 13 days before it came its closest to Earth, was determined to be a 500-feet long, 'elongated and angular' object per NASA's radar that captured …

International Asteroid Day: Asteroids fly-by Earth in serendipitous celebration
9 months ago

International Asteroid Day: Asteroids fly-by Earth in serendipitous celebration

The Hindu  

Two asteroids, one of them discovered earlier in June, passed by the Earth this week, a rare occurrence with serendipitous timing to commemorate the International Asteroid Day, according to space agencies around the world. Explaining the footage taken by The Virtual Telescope Project, astrophysicist Gianluca Masi said that asteroid 2024 MK, with a diameter of around 200 metres, was at …

Two large asteroids are passing Earth this week. Here's how to spot 2011 UL21 and 2024 MK
9 months ago

Two large asteroids are passing Earth this week. Here's how to spot 2011 UL21 and 2024 MK

ABC  

If you're a fan of astronomy, it will be worth turning your eyes to the skies this evening. They are: 2011 UL21 2024 MK The occurrence is especially notable for astronomers because 2024 MK was only discovered on June 16. But it's important to note there's no danger of either 2011 UL21 or 2024 MK colliding with Earth. If you …

How to watch ‘planet killer’ asteroid big enough to ‘end civilization’ fly near Earth this week
9 months ago

How to watch ‘planet killer’ asteroid big enough to ‘end civilization’ fly near Earth this week

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two asteroids, including one large enough to end civilization, will hurtle past our …

‘Planet Killer’ asteroid to fly close by Earth, How to watch it live?
9 months ago

‘Planet Killer’ asteroid to fly close by Earth, How to watch it live?

Hindustan Times  

A mountain-sized space rock is set to fly past Earth on Thursday, June 27. Dubbed the “Planet Killer,” 2011 UL21 will be one of the closest asteroids to approach the Blue Planet. Planet Killer asteroid will fly by Earth on June 27 ‘Planet Killer’ asteroid to buzz past Earth The giant space rock was first discovered in 2011 and orbits …

Huge asteroid the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza will skim past Earth at 56,000mph today, NASA warns
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Huge asteroid the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza will skim past Earth at 56,000mph today, NASA warns

Daily Mail  

A huge asteroid almost the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza will skim past Earth today, NASA has warned. An asteroid almost as big as the Great Pyramid of Giza is set to pass the Earth on a close approach today, although experts say that this is perfectly safe The asteroid 2024 JZ will skim past Earth today at …

NASA says 280-foot asteroid set to approach Earth! Know how close it will get
11 months, 1 week ago

NASA says 280-foot asteroid set to approach Earth! Know how close it will get

Hindustan Times  

While small asteroids keep zipping past Earth at fairly regular intervals some of the bigger ones are not that frequent. And now, US space agency NASA says that one asteroid that is as big as 280 feet is all set to get very close to Earth tomorrow, April 21. That the danger is real is clear from the fact that …

9.4-foot space horror! This asteroid set to get as close as 18700 km to Earth today, says NASA
11 months, 3 weeks ago

9.4-foot space horror! This asteroid set to get as close as 18700 km to Earth today, says NASA

Hindustan Times  

US space agency keeps track of all near-Earth asteroids that wander anywhere close and one that is coming today, is going to get horrifically near to our planet. The reason why a wary eye is kept on the asteroids that get too close to Earth for comfort is to know well in time whether they will get any closer or …

This massive, 370-foot asteroid set to come within 3.8 mn miles of Earth today, says NASA
11 months, 3 weeks ago

This massive, 370-foot asteroid set to come within 3.8 mn miles of Earth today, says NASA

Hindustan Times  

After a string of smaller, under 50-foot, asteroids sailed safely past Earth over the recent weeks, US space agency NASA reveals that some huge space rocks are heading Earth’s way now. Asteroid 2024 FH2 will come close to Earth today, says NASA. It has been dubbed as Asteroid 2024 FH2 and it will get as close to 3.8 million miles …

Scary 170-foot asteroid set to fly close to Earth; NASA has all the details
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Scary 170-foot asteroid set to fly close to Earth; NASA has all the details

Hindustan Times  

Asteroids are known for the potential danger that they carry in case they collide with planets or moons. And now, US space agency NASA has detected an asteroid that is a scary 170-foot monster and it will be approaching Earth in a very close encounter. A humongous asteroid is on its way to making a close approach to Earth, reveals …

4 asteroids set to get very close to Earth, says NASA; check details in brief here
11 months, 3 weeks ago

4 asteroids set to get very close to Earth, says NASA; check details in brief here

Hindustan Times  

US space agency NASA has a huge armada of gadgetry deployed on Earth as well as in the skies to find out quickly if there are any threats to our planet from space bodies traveling by. Since many asteroids head towards Earth on a daily basis, NASA keeps an eye on each one to make sure they do not pose …

100-foot asteroid set to buzz Earth today; NASA reveals how close it will get
11 months, 4 weeks ago

100-foot asteroid set to buzz Earth today; NASA reveals how close it will get

Hindustan Times  

A day after two 100-foot asteroids came very close to Earth, another asteroid is set to do the same today and NASA is tracking the space rock as it approaches our planet. The spotlight right now is on the 100-foot Asteroid 2024 FL3 and NASA has indicated exactly how close it will get. However, before you start worrying, just understand …

Two 100-foot asteroids set to pass Earth today; NASA reveals how close these scary space rocks will come
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Two 100-foot asteroids set to pass Earth today; NASA reveals how close these scary space rocks will come

Hindustan Times  

The US space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known through its abbreviation NASA, has revealed that as many as four asteroids are silently making their way towards Earth. Their close encounter with Earth is imminent though and as many as two asteroids are 100-foot monsters and they will approach today. NASA keeps watch as four asteroids, including …

Newly discovered asteroid passed between Earth and Moon in close encounter
1 year, 1 month ago

Newly discovered asteroid passed between Earth and Moon in close encounter

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The small car-sized space rock, dubbed 2024 CY1, passed by at nearly a third of the distance …

Asteroid as big as the Empire State Building to pass close by Earth today
1 year, 1 month ago

Asteroid as big as the Empire State Building to pass close by Earth today

Hindustan Times  

A massive asteroid the size of a skyscraper will pass close by Earth on Friday, February 2. The size of the harmless space rock is estimated to be between 690 and 1,575 feet across, according to NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies. The US space agency said the asteroid is a harmless fly-by as it will pass almost seven …

Skyscraper-sized asteroid to zoom past Earth on Friday
1 year, 1 month ago

Skyscraper-sized asteroid to zoom past Earth on Friday

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A “potentially hazardous” asteroid about the size of a large skyscraper is predicted …

Nasa probe to observe close asteroid encounter with Earth in 2029
1 year, 4 months ago

Nasa probe to observe close asteroid encounter with Earth in 2029

Live Mint  

In 2029, an asteroid measuring about 1,100 feet wide will pass through space within 20,000 miles of Earth, astronomers have predicted. Led by the University of Arizona scientists, this mission aims to provide information about planetary formation and knowledge that could help build a defence system against potential doomsday asteroid collisions with Earth, the report explained. However, in 2029, the …

Study tracking asteroids for next 1,000 years finds rock with ‘greatest chance of collision’ with Earth
1 year, 10 months ago

Study tracking asteroids for next 1,000 years finds rock with ‘greatest chance of collision’ with Earth

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Astronomers have mapped the trajectories of over 2,000 potentially hazardous asteroids for the …

’Enough to wipe a city’, catastrophic asteroid set to pass Earth
2 years ago

’Enough to wipe a city’, catastrophic asteroid set to pass Earth

Live Mint  

An asteroid with enough size to destroy a city will pass through the space between the Earth and the moon's orbit on Saturday. The asteroid, named 2023 DZ2, was found just a month ago and is set to have a close encounter with the moon on Saturday, passing within a distance of 320,000 miles. “There is no chance of this …

2023 DZ2 Asteroid that could wipe out a city to fly by earth this weekend
2 years ago

2023 DZ2 Asteroid that could wipe out a city to fly by earth this weekend

The Hindu  

An asteroid big enough to wipe out a city will zip harmlessly between Earth and the moon's orbit this weekend, missing both celestial bodies. Discovered a month ago, the asteroid known as 2023 DZ2 will pass within 320,000 miles of the moon on Saturday and, several hours later, buzz the Indian Ocean at about 17,500 mph. “There is no chance …

Giant asteroid to pass Earth, moon tomorrow
2 years ago

Giant asteroid to pass Earth, moon tomorrow

Live Mint  

A giant asteroid will zoom past Earth on Saturday. According to space scientists, the asteroid will be in such a close range that a standard telescope will be able to spot it in the night sky tomorrow. "A newly discovered #asteroid named 2023 DZ2 will safely pass by Earth on Saturday at 100K+ miles away. While close approaches are a …

House-size asteroid makes close approach to Earth. Watch here
2 years ago

House-size asteroid makes close approach to Earth. Watch here

Hindustan Times  

A house-sized asteroid safely passed Earth on Friday morning within approximately 62% of the average lunar distance, according to astronomer Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project. The near-Earth asteroid 2023 EY, discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System on March 13, came within 2,39,800 kilometres of Earth's surface. Nasa's Asteroid Watch dashboard displays asteroid and comet approaches to …

Asteroid that crashed into Earth was spotted just seven hours earlier
2 years, 1 month ago

Asteroid that crashed into Earth was spotted just seven hours earlier

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That is a “sign of the rapid advancements in global asteroid detection capabilities”, said the European Space …

An asteroid will just miss us in 2029. Scientists are making the most of a rare opportunity
2 years, 1 month ago

An asteroid will just miss us in 2029. Scientists are making the most of a rare opportunity

LA Times  

Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists Lance Benner, Paul Chodas and Mark Haynes are studying the 1,100-foot wide asteroid Apophis, which will come within viewing distance of Earth on April 13, 2029. The asteroid close encounter presents “an unprecedented opportunity to study its physical properties and to help us learn things that we’ve never been able to learn before,” Benner said. Apophis …

Asteroid's sudden flyby shows blind spot in planetary threat detection
2 years, 2 months ago

Asteroid's sudden flyby shows blind spot in planetary threat detection

The Hindu  

The discovery of an asteroid the size of a small shipping truck mere days before it passed Earth on Thursday, albeit one that posed no threat to humans, highlights a blind spot in our ability to predict those that could actually cause damage, astronomers say. NASA for years has prioritised detecting asteroids much bigger and more existentially threatening than 2023 …

Asteroid to pass Earth in one of closest approaches ever recorded
2 years, 2 months ago

Asteroid to pass Earth in one of closest approaches ever recorded

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An asteroid the size of a small truck will pass by …

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