A mile-wide asteroid known as 2005 UK1 will safely pass Earth on Jan. 12, 2026, at 32 times the moon’s distance, posing no ...

Grab-and-go missions to asteroids have provided some of the most scientifically valuable samples since the Apollo ...

Astronomers analyzing data from Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discovered the fastest-ever spinning asteroid with a diameter ...

If you were to ask a group of dedicated amateur astronomers to list their favorite telescopic targets, few if any would mention asteroids. That's easy to understand. The typical asteroid lacks the jaw ...

Jessica Barnes examines a vial containing sample particles at the Kuiper-Arizona Laboratory for Astromaterials Analysis, located at the University of Arizona. Asteroid Bennu — the target of NASA's ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It’s been a real point of pride that the University of Arizona led a mission to grab a sample of an asteroid and bring it to Earth. Now those samples are teaching us more about ...

The holiday sky saves one last bit of sparkle for the end of the year. In 2025, the grand finale comes courtesy of the Ursids meteor shower. The Ursids may not be as prolific as other meteor showers, ...

Three meteor showers will overlap in July 2025, including the Perseids. The Perseids peak August 12-13, but a bright moon may obscure viewing. Optimal meteor shower viewing is between midnight and ...

Meteor showers are a yearly treat, and in July 2025, the sky is going all out with a cosmic triple feature. Three overlapping showers will dazzle the night sky, each peaking at a different time. The ...