The last week saw not one but two asteroids whip by Earth at close distances — not so close as to threaten the planet, but close enough for scientists to get a good view of them. Asteroid ...
A pair of asteroids are set to make close passes by the Earth this week ... One may even be visible with little more than binoculars. First up is an asteroid labeled 2011 UL21, which is over ...
NASA is tracking a trio of vehicle-sized asteroids set to whizz by close to the Earth today—with ... Aleksandra Malysheva/iStock / Getty Images Plus Asteroids are airless, rocky bodies left ...
JPL scientists continue to track multiple asteroids near Earth. Although these pose no threat, their study is important. Close encounters like these help in understanding space rocks better.
In late December 2024, two asteroids, namely 2024 YC1 and 2024 YQ2, will come close to Earth. As much as they are close to Earth, NASA has assured the public that they pose no risk of collision.