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Scientists find secret comet in the asteroid belt — how many others are there?
Main-belt comets that scientists keep finding could provide new insights into the birth of our solar system.
'Spectacular' asteroid blazes over Siberia just hours after it was detected
A small asteroid lit up the skies over northern Siberia Wednesday (Dec. 4) after burning up in Earth's atmosphere in a "spectacular" (yet harmless) fireball.
'It's like taking a picture of lightning': How astronomers raced to track the smallest asteroid ever seen
2022 WJ1 was only the sixth asteroid to be detected prior to striking Earth, and the smallest space rock ever seen.
Asteroid the size of 3 million elephants zooms past Earth
A big asteroid zoomed past Earth and the moon early Dec. 4, setting it up for another close pass in 2028.
Why we can't just name a quasi-moon 'Moony McMoonface'
You can vote on one of seven possible names for a quasi-moon of Earth and, unfortunately, Moony McMoonface isn't on the list.
Tiny asteroid detected hours before hitting Earth to become 4th 'imminent impactor' of 2024
A tiny asteroid measuring some 27 inches (70 cm) wide was detected on a collision course with Earth above Siberia. It is expected to burn up harmlessly on the morning of Dec. 3, 2024.
Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon
Astronomers used the Two-meter Twin Telescope to catch a "see-you-soon" image of the asteroid 2024 PT5 as it ended its stint as Earth's second moon on Monday (Nov. 25).
Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'
Departing on Monday (Nov. 25), Earth's recent "mini-moon" asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?
