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New NASA data lowers asteroid 2024 YR4's Earth impact risk to just 0.004%

After estimating an initial 3.1 per cent impact probability, Nasa's latest calculations revealed that the asteroid 2024 YR4 has near-zero chances of hitting Earth in 2032

New NASA data lowers asteroid 2024 YR4's Earth impact risk to just 0.004%
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 5:58 PM IST

Nasa planning to destroy city-killer asteroid, 2024 YR4? Know more

The latest Nasa study revealed that the city killer asteroid, 2024 YR4, has 1.5 per cent chance of hitting the earth. Space agencies across the world unite to track and deflect YR4

Nasa planning to destroy city-killer asteroid, 2024 YR4? Know more
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Asteroid threat grows: 300-foot rock has higher chance of impact in 2032

The risk assessment of the newly discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 has increased from a chance of 1.2% impact over the last week to 2.1% due to new observations

Asteroid threat grows: 300-foot rock has higher chance of impact in 2032
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 6:00 PM IST

Massive 47-Foot asteroid set to soar past Earth tomorrow, NASA confirms

A 47-foot asteroid is set to pass near Earth on February 12, 2025. Nasa has been closely monitoring the asteroid and announced that there is no threat to earth

Massive 47-Foot asteroid set to soar past Earth tomorrow, NASA confirms
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 5:48 PM IST

Global defence plan triggered as 100-metre asteroid may hit earth in 2032

A hundred-metre-wide asteroid has been placed at the top of impact risk lists after being spotted in December last year

Global defence plan triggered as 100-metre asteroid may hit earth in 2032
Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 5:45 PM IST

Was asteroid 2024 PT5 ejected from moon? Here's what scientists have to say

Asteroid 2024 PT5 was discovered by Nasa's Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS). Scientists believe that the asteroid possibly ejected from the Moon after a large impact

Was asteroid 2024 PT5 ejected from moon? Here's what scientists have to say
Updated On : 23 Jan 2025 | 6:19 PM IST

Two airplane-size asteroids closely pass Earth today; no threat to planet

Two asteroids pass Earth by close distance and that is why they are termed 'near misses'. Scientists decline any potential risk to the planet

Two airplane-size asteroids closely pass Earth today; no threat to planet
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 4:22 PM IST

Scientists discover new formula to detect killer asteroids headed for Earth

Professor Noville, a Spanish scientist, has discovered a formula using the gravitational bending of light to pinpoint celestial objects including hazardous asteroids

Scientists discover new formula to detect killer asteroids headed for Earth
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 4:33 PM IST

Massive asteroid to fly past earth on Thanksgiving; all you need to know

On November 26, roughly 100-meter-wide asteroid 2006 WB will safely fly by Earth at a distance of 2.3 lunar miles. A tiny asteroid called 2024 PT5 recently made a brief "mini moon" orbit around Earth

Massive asteroid to fly past earth on Thanksgiving; all you need to know
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 3:28 PM IST

580-ft building-sized asteroid to pass by Earth on October 24, Nasa says

The US space agency says the 580-feet building-sized asteroid 363305 (2002 NV16) will pose no risk to Earth, although it is classified as "potentially hazardous"

580-ft building-sized asteroid to pass by Earth on October 24, Nasa says
Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 4:24 PM IST

Two asteroids to fly by earth today, says NASA; Check speed, distance, size

Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is closely monitoring the two asteroids expected to fly by earth today, reportedly from a safe distance. The space agency said the objects pose no danger to earth

Two asteroids to fly by earth today, says NASA; Check speed, distance, size
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 5:09 PM IST

SpaceX to launch Europe's Hera to study asteroid surface, structure

SpaceX to launch Europe's Hera asteroid probe that aims to understand the post-impact evaluation in Dimorphos

SpaceX to launch Europe's Hera to study asteroid surface, structure
Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

Earth's 'second moon' to be visible on September 29; here's how to watch it

The mini-moon cannot be seen with the naked eye or even watching with the help of binoculars or a home telescope would be a difficult task as it is small and made of dull rock

Earth's 'second moon' to be visible on September 29; here's how to watch it
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 6:02 PM IST

Earth to get second temporary moon for two months? Check details here

Asteroid 2024 PT5 will follow a horseshoe-shaped path for a period of 53 days before returning to a sun-centred path. The event will take place from September 29 and will last till November 25

Earth to get second temporary moon for two months? Check details here
Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 4:22 PM IST

Asteroid 2024 ON not hitting earth but its speed concerning, says Nasa

A huge 720-foot asteroid '2024 ON' is expected to approach Earth today. The asteroid will safely pass at a distance of 997,793 km, but its speed is a matter of concern

Asteroid 2024 ON not hitting earth but its speed concerning, says Nasa
Updated On : 16 Sep 2024 | 3:32 PM IST

Nasa issues alert as 140-feet airplane-size asteroid hurtles towards earth

A near-earth asteroid 2024 PQ5 is heading to earth at a speed of 28,128 miles per hour. Nasa issues alerts as the space agency closely monitors such activities to ensure no potential threats

Nasa issues alert as 140-feet airplane-size asteroid hurtles towards earth
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 6:11 PM IST

Airplane-sized asteroid to pass by Earth today, NASA says no risk of impact

Asteroid 2024 OR1 is part of the Apollo asteroids, which have been making their closest approach to Earth recently

Airplane-sized asteroid to pass by Earth today, NASA says no risk of impact
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 2:26 PM IST

Will Apophis hit Earth? Nasa debunk myth; here's all you need to know

Nasa confirmed that Apophis will pass the earth with just 38,012 KM or 23,619 miles. Here's all you need to know

Will Apophis hit Earth? Nasa debunk myth; here's all you need to know
Updated On : 04 Jul 2024 | 6:00 PM IST

'Planet Killer': All about mountain-sized asteroid that flew close to Earth

On June 27, a mountain-sized space rock "Planet Killer" made a close approach to Earth. One of the largest potentially hazardous asteroids had a diameter of 2.5 kilometres, according to estimates

'Planet Killer': All about mountain-sized asteroid that flew close to Earth
Updated On : 28 Jun 2024 | 3:56 PM IST

Are we prepared for an asteroid hit in 2038? Here's what Nasa said

Despite the lack of significant known asteroid impact threats in the near future, Nasa expressed concerns about our readiness to mitigate such a threat even with substantial warning

Are we prepared for an asteroid hit in 2038? Here's what Nasa said
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 2:48 PM IST