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Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid to Pass Closer Than Moon

A massive asteroid the size of a New York skyscraper is set to make a breathtakingly close pass by Earth, with NASA confirming it will come closer than the Moon. Here's what you need to know about 2024 MK.

Earth's Secret 'Quasi-Moon' Discovered By Astronomers

British astronomers have identified a remarkable 'quasi-moon'—a near-Earth asteroid, 2023 FW13, that has been gravitationally bound to our planet since 100 BC and will remain so until AD 3700. This astonishing celestial partner represents one of the most

New Theory Finally Explains Mysterious 'Oumuamua Object

Groundbreaking research from the University of California, Berkeley, challenges previous theories, suggesting the first-known interstellar visitor was a comet after all, propelled by invisible hydrogen gas. Discover the new cosmic clues.

NASA returns ancient asteroid dust older than the Sun

In a landmark achievement for space exploration, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has successfully delivered pristine samples from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu. This cosmic treasure trove, containing material predating our solar system, promises to

Huge Fireball Illuminates Night Sky Over Western Japan

A spectacular fireball, believed to be a meteoroid fragment, blazed across western Japan in a stunning celestial display. The event, captured on countless dashcams and security cameras, has ignited scientific excitement and public awe.

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