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New NASA imagery shows a large asteroid could impact Earth in 2032
A recently released animation shows a new look at a large asteroid that has a small, but significant chance of impacting planet Earth in 7 years. The animation, provided by the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS),
Here’s What Would Happen If Asteroid Bennu Hit Earth
Although the chances of impact are slim, Bennu is still one of the most potentially hazardous known asteroids in our solar system, and we need to be prepared for what could come. A first-of-its-kind study simulated the planet-wide damage that would be caused by Bennu’s unlikely impact,
NASA: Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a chance of hitting Earth, scientists actively monitoring
Experts are tracking asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Observations continue to refine its path.
This asteroid may hit Earth in 2032. Don't panic—scientists have a plan.
Space agencies have systems in place to spot, track, and forecast the future orbits of potentially hazardous asteroids.
NASA Tracking Three Vehicle-Sized Asteroids Nearing Earth Today
The closest of the asteroids to us—estimated to be about the size of a car—is whizzing through space at 27,358 miles per hour.
NASA spotted a big asteroid that may hit Earth — what you should know
The Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System — a global network of telescopes funded by NASA to find Earth-threatening objects — spotted the asteroid 2024 YR4 in December
Newly Spotted Asteroid Has Tiny Chance Of Hitting Earth In 2032
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,
NASA Tracking Truck-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth
NASA is tracking a truck-sized asteroid which is set to hurtle by Earth today at many times the velocity of a speeding bullet. The space rock—dubbed "2025 BV5"—is estimated by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to be some 26 feet across.
A massive asteroid has a chance to hit Earth. Here's what to know.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
NASA Announced Increased Chance of Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032. Internet Is Hilariously 'Rooting for the Asteroid'
NASA's estimated chance that an asteroid could collide with Earth in 2032 was raised from 1.6% to 1.9%, with the news pulling some dark humor into its orbit.
A huge 8-foot asteroid is soon making a close encounter with Earth — NASA reveals details, check here
How close will it get? The asteroid, named 2025 CJ, measures 8 feet wide. It will pass 599,000 miles from Earth. This ...
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 157 years and set off a global ‘impact winter,’ study says
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182. If it does, the impact could trigger a global ...
NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Could Cause A Global Catastrophe, Scientists Say
Bennu’s highly unlikely impact with Earth—which could happen in 157 years—could cause a global winter and drought, modeling ...
The US is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway.
The surprising January heat record coincides with a new study by a climate science heavyweight, former top NASA scientist James Hansen, and others arguing that global warming is accelerating. It’s a ...
From 423 km above Earth, Sunita Williams captures stunning photo from spacewalk, NASA calls it the 'ultimate selfie'.
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Butch Wilmore, captured a stunning selfie during their spacewalk on January 30, 2025. They worked on the ISS' exterior, collecting material samples ...
Stuck in space: The latest on NASA’s stranded astronauts awaiting return to Earth
Commander Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have finally left the International Space Station, but only briefly.
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NASA Shares Worrying Images Of US East Coast Engulfed By Smoke From Canadian Wildfires
The air quality index measures PM2.5, less than 2.5 microns particles, to determine the intensity of air pollution in cities.
Lightning strikes link weather on Earth and weather in space
Lightning can be used to probe Earth’s dynamic Van Allen radiation belts, directly connecting terrestrial weather and space ...