Asteroid impact threat estimates improved for the Earth and the moon
YR4, first discovered in December 2024, triggered a first-ever notification from the International Asteroid Warning Network ...
7 night sky events to see in April, from a meteor shower to the ‘pink moon’
The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.
We're one step closer to a giant interferometer on the moon
What's on and in a star? What happens in an active galactic nucleus? Answering those questions is the goal of a proposed ...
NASA says asteroid 2024 YR4 size of a 10-story building; increases chances of moon impact
NASA said that an asteroid previously believed to be destined for Earth is now more likely to make impact with the moon.
"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
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The Sky This Week from March 21 to 28: Galilean moon action
Plus: Observe two stunning spirals, see Venus reappear as a morning star, and enjoy the Last Quarter Moon in the sky this ...
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Astrophotography in April 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in April 2025: ...
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Space photo of the week: The last sight you see before dying on the moon
The final act of the Blue Ghost lander's busy two weeks on the moon was to send back sunset shots featuring Earth and Venus.
Asteroid YR4 won’t hit Earth, but scientists can’t rule out a moon hit
There is a second round of observations set for May 2025, before the asteroid could disappear into the outer solar system for ...
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NASA Detects Fast-Moving Object Near the Moon—What’s Going On?
NASA has issued an alert after detecting a mysterious fast-moving object passing close to the Moon. Traveling at incredible ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4, which threatened to hit Earth, could collide with the Moon
A new observation estimates that the space rock measures 60 meters and has a 2% chance of impacting the satellite ...
The Potential Collision of Asteroid 2024 YR4 with the Moon: What You Need to Know
In an astonishing turn of events, the asteroid 2024 YR4 may not be a threat to Earth after all. Recent studies have shifted its potential impact from our planet to a possible collision with the Moon, ...