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NEAR EARTH ASTEROIDS
In 1980, a physicist studying a thin clay layer found an iridium spike, and it wasn’t just trace metal: It became one of the biggest clues behind the dinosaurs’ extinction- Scientists found a small asteroid visitor near Earth, and it may be a chunk of the Moon
- Scientists Thought This Ancient Ocean Floor Was Destroyed Forever: Until Hidden Rocks Revealed a Lost Piece of Earth’s Earliest Crust
- Eta Aquarid meteor shower date, time: How, where to watch?Meteor showers happen when space rocks hit Earth's atmosphere at extremely high speeds and burn up, gaining fiery tails.03 May, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- 11 space scientists suspicious deaths and disappearances probe: Are these random events or connected incidents, and who is behind it?11 space scientists suspicious deaths and disappearances probe has begun after the FBI confirmed it will investigate whether the deaths and...22 Apr, 2026, 02.03 AM IST
- Will the 'God of Chaos' Asteroid Apophis impact Earth in 2029? Here's what report saysAsteroid 99942 Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, will make a close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, passing within 20,000...15 Apr, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
- It's coming today: NASA tracks car-sized asteroid on a direct path toward Earth - here's what we knowNASA asteroid 2026 FM3: A car-sized asteroid, 2026 FM3, passes Earth today. Scientists confirm no danger to our planet. The space rock meas...25 Mar, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Today in US history on March 23: From revolutionary defiance to modern reform, a timeline of defining national momentsMarch 23rd marks significant US historical milestones, from Patrick Henry's revolutionary call in 1775 to the installation of the first pas...23 Mar, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- Is the 140-foot Asteroid 2026 CU1 a real danger? Here's what you need to know about the aeroplane-sized asteroid as NASA tracks itNASA is monitoring asteroid 2026 CU1, a 140-foot space rock, as it safely passes Earth at 18,000 mph. While not a threat, its close flyby a...26 Feb, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- How Close Have Asteroids Come to Earth Without Us Knowing?Smaller asteroids frequently pass Earth closer than the Moon, often undetected until after their close encounters. While large, planet-thre...26 Feb, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
- No way to stop 15,000 ‘city-killer’ asteroids yet: NASA planetary defence chief flags detection gapsThousands of city-killer asteroids remain undetected. NASA's Dr Kelly Fast highlights this critical gap. Mid-sized asteroids pose a signifi...20 Feb, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
- Bus-size asteroid races towards Earth today. Will it pass by or endanger our planet? Here's its name, size, distance from Earth, orbital pathBus-size asteroid races towards Earth today. Will it pass by or endanger our planet? The newly discovered space rock, named 2025 QV5, will ...04 Sep, 2025, 02.59 AM IST
- House-size asteroid 2025 KF to pass within spitting distance of Earth todayAsteroid 2025 KF, about the size of a house, will safely pass Earth today within one-third of the Earth-moon distance. Discovered just days...21 May, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
- Asteroid AB 2025 Set for a Thrilling Close Encounter, Passing Just 1.2 Million Miles from EarthAsteroid AB 2025 is set to make an astonishingly close approach to Earth, passing at a distance of just 1.2 million miles. This close encou...04 Jan, 2025, 01.48 AM IST
- Near-Earth asteroids may hold clues to the 'Fifth Force of the Universe'Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory suggest that near-Earth asteroids like Bennu might offer insights into the elusive 'fifth f...11 Oct, 2024, 05.45 PM IST
- Near-Earth Object NASA Warning: When will 110-foot-wide asteroid pass Earth? See if it will pose threat or notNASA is tracking asteroid 2020 RL, which will make a close approach to Earth on August 26, 2024. The 110-foot-wide asteroid will pass withi...27 Aug, 2024, 01.13 AM IST
- NASA issues warning about 620-foot asteroid approaching Earth steadily, will it come too close?NASA has issued a serious and critical warning about an asteroid approaching steadily towards the Earth, and will be at a very close proxim...19 Aug, 2024, 06.30 PM IST
- Skyscraper-sized asteroids to safely pass by Earth: NASA assures no threatTwo asteroids, 2024 BR4 and 2024 CB1, will make close passes by Earth, offering a fascinating celestial event. While they will come relativ...14 Feb, 2024, 10.55 AM IST
- Researchers find building block of RNA, vitamin B3 in sample taken from near-Earth asteroid Ryugu; Details hereSamples obtained from the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu by Japan's Hayabusa2 mission have been found to contain organic molecules.22 Mar, 2023, 09.43 PM IST
- Big asteroid to fly 'very close' to Earth in mid-April: NASAWashington, April 8 (IANS) A large near-Earth asteroid discovered nearly three years ago will fly safely past Earth on April 19th, US space...08 Apr, 2017, 05.00 AM IST
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