Potential impactors are most likely to have low velocities and the highest likelihood of hitting Earth during the winter.

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An asteroid could wipe out humanity, but it's unlikely. Near-misses are more common than impacts, though planetary defence is ...

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

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has popped up on the news again, offering both peril and opportunities, A few months ago, NASA noted that 2024 YR4 had a 3.1 percent chance of hitting the Earth in 2032. Since the ...

Scientists have issued a chilling warning regarding the city-killier asteroid, 2024 YR4, currently racing toward the moon, ...

The Leonid meteor shower is about to hit its 2025 peak activity this November. Here's everything to know about the annual ...

It's time to look up at the night sky again. Find a dark spot, let your eyes adjust and see the Leonid meteor shower as it ...

The Orionids are considered one of the most spectacular showers of the year. Here's what to know about viewing conditions and more in 2025.