Potential impactors are most likely to have low velocities and the highest likelihood of hitting Earth during the winter.

Imagine a massive meteor crashing into Earth, but this one isn’t from our solar system. A new study, recently uploaded to the ...

With a 4% chance of hitting the moon in 2032, an asteroid named YR4’s potential collision course is being monitored by NASA.

Asteroid 2025 VP1 is hurtling through space at more than 18,300 miles per hour, the space agency has reported.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 caused quite a stir last year when it was discovered and originally calculated to have a 3% chance of hitting Earth. Since then models have been refined and while it no longer has a ...

Good news: It's probably not going to hit Earth anymore. Bad news: It still could hit the moon — and some astronomers think NASA should blow it up. An asteroid that could be as big as the Statue of ...

Researchers discovered a new field of ancient tektites in South Australia, revealing a long-forgotten asteroid impact. These 11-million-year-old glass fragments differ chemically and geographically ...

“Impact flashes on the moon are very common,” University of Colorado Boulder astrophysical and planetary sciences professor Paul Hayne said. “In fact, they happen more or less every night, and it’s a ...

The Leonid meteor shower is about to hit its 2025 peak activity this November. Here's everything to know about the annual celestial display.

Get ready, Mississippi skygazers! A major meteor shower will hit its peak soon in November 2025. Here's when and where to see the Leonids.