Sharmila Kuthunur is a Seattle-based science journalist covering astronomy, astrophysics and space exploration. Follow her on X @skuthunur.
Asteroid 2024 MK brushed past Earth on Saturday at 9:45 am ET . Although it posed no threat to our planet, the fact that it was discovered just two weeks ago underscores the need to improve our ability to spot potentially dangerous asteroids, scientists say.
A series of images captured by the DART spacecraft as it sped to impact the asteroid Dimorphos on Sept. 26, 2022.This year's celebration, happening in around 30 institutions worldwide, including those in India, Africa, Europe and Mexico, includes talks about the European Hera mission, which is a follow-up to DART scheduled to launch in October that's designed to assess the aftermath of the mission.
At Lowell, research scientist Brian Skiff will discuss the odd quasi-moon of Venus. Also considered a near-Earth asteroid, the space rock was discovered in 2002 and recently received the snappy name. It seems to circle Venus but is not permanently tied to the planet's gravitational tides, meaning it will eventually be kicked away. It's considered a potentially hazardous space rock, but is not on a collision course to Earth.
In an intriguing cosmic coincidence, this year's Asteroid Day comes at the heels of two asteroids that just brushed past Earth. Neither was on a path to impact our planet, to be clear, but the rendezvous was notable nonetheless. The larger of the pair, a Mount Everest-size space rock named 415029 , whizzed past our planet on Thursday , flying about 17 times farther from Earth than where the moon sits, on average.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Asteroid Day Revelation: Explore the Massive Meteor Crater in Arizona From SpaceScience, Space and Technology News 2024
Read more »
The Ultimate Latin Playlist to Celebrate International LGBT Pride DayThe Ultimate Latin Playlist to celebrate International LGBT Pride Day. With 21 songs from Young Miko, Villano Antillano, Pabllo Vittar, Arca and more.
Read more »
Day 5 of CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival brings night of great food, tunesThe CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival brought another night of music with talent from across the globe to downtown Rochester on day five Tuesday.
Read more »
Music in the air: Day 1 of CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival doesn't disappointIt was a beautiful opening day at the 21st edition of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, kicking off nine days of nonstop music filling the streets
Read more »
International Sushi Day: Who's Offering DealsNational chains are offering deals and limited time offers for International Sushi Day.
Read more »
On International Sushi Day, 5 things to know about this foodIn honor of International Sushi Day, here are five things to know about the popular Japanese dish, from what defines sushi to how a sushi chef can cater your next party.
Read more »