Asteroid 2006 QV89 isn't where it would need to be if it were going to run into Earth.

Good news: that nearby asteroid won't obliterate us this year

Close Calls

The ESA confirmed that asteroid 2006 QV89 will not collide with Earth later this year. Scientists don't know where it is, but it isn't on its way here.

Good News: That Nearby Asteroid Won’t Obliterate Us This Year

The European Space Agency says we're safe — for now.

Hayabusa-2 returned to the scene of the crime.

Japanese probe returns to site of asteroid bombing, takes pics

Scene Of The Crime

On Wednesday, Hayabusa-2, the Japanese space probe that landed on then bombed and asteroid, once more touched down to collect samples and take pictures.

Japanese Probe Returns to Site of Asteroid Bombing, Takes Pics

Hayabusa-2 just landed to collect more asteroid samples.

Sorry, but ’Oumuamua wasn't sent by aliens, say scientists, for some reason dignifying this yet again

Case Closed

An in-depth study of 'Oumuamua, the first interstellar visitor to our solar system, seems to finally put to bed the theory that it's an alien spacecraft.

Sorry, but ’Oumuamua the Asteroid Wasn’t Sent by Aliens, Say Scientists, For Some Reason Dignifying This Yet Again

"‘Oumuamua’s properties are consistent with a natural origin."

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The 13-foot asteroid called 2019 MO burned up in a gigantic fireball, the equivalent of 6,000 tons of TNT exploding.

Massive asteroid explodes above Puerto Rico mere hours after detection

Heads Up!

Mere hours after detection in June 2019, a massive asteroid exploded above Puerto Rico before it entered the Earth's atmosphere.

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Despite little warning this time, we're getting better at spotting asteroids.

Massive Asteroid Explodes Above Puerto Rico Mere Hours After Detection

The strange mass extends to "depths of more than 300 km [186 miles]" according to the paper.

Astronomers discover "deep structure" under Moon's largest crater

Moon Mass

A team of astronomers found a "large excess of mass" under the largest crater of the Moon, called the Aitken basin near the South Pole.

Astronomers Discover “Deep Structure” Under Moon’s Largest Crater

"Imagine taking a pile of metal five times larger than the Big Island of Hawaii and burying it underground."

"These events are not rare; they happen."

It's unlikely, but a 164-foot asteroid may hit Earth in September

Asteroid Disaster

A massive 164-foot asteroid called 2006 QV89 has a one in 7,000 chance of bashing into the Earth on the morning of September 9, according to the ESA.

It’s Unlikely, but a 164-Foot Asteroid May Hit Earth in September

But it has a 0.01% chance to hit.

Get your telescope ready for Saturday night.

Asteroid flying by Earth is so big it has its own moon

Double Trouble

Saturday night, a mile-wide asteroid called 1999 KW4 will fly by the Earth, and when it does, it'll bring with it its very own moon.

Asteroid Flying by Earth Is so Big It Has Its Own Moon

"It's one of the closest binary flybys probably in recent history."

Scientists say asteroid impacts could be the source of as much as half of the water in Earth's oceans.

A Japanese probe just found water on an asteroid

Finding Waterworld

Asteroid samples gathered by the Japanese space probe Hayabusa contain water-rich minerals, suggesting that asteroid impacts could bring water to planets.

A Japanese Probe Just Found Water on an Asteroid

The finding supports the idea that asteroids delivered water to Earth.

"By observing Apophis during its 2029 flyby, we will gain important scientific knowledge that could one day be used for planetary defense."

When this asteroid zips by Earth, scientists may hitch a ride

Waving Hello

In 2029, the asteroid 99942 Apophis will fly past Earth close enough to look like a shooting star. NASA is planning ahead to learn as much as possible.

When This Asteroid Zips by Earth, Scientists May Hitch a Ride

In 2029, Apophis will sail closer to Earth than some orbital satellites.

The crater it made in Ryugu is three times wider than expected.

New image shows aftermath of Japan’s asteroid bomb

Crater Nation

Japan's asteroid bomb created a crater much larger than expected, leading scientists to wonder if there's something they don't know about the asteroid.

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