Notorious Asteroid Has A Friday The 13th Close Encounter With Earth

A famously unlucky date is getting a cosmic twist.NASA says the asteroid Apophis will safely pass close to Earth on Friday, ...

A ‘Potentially Hazardous’ Asteroid Will Pass Close to Earth in 2029 — and It Has an Alarming Nickname

This occurrence will be the closest approach to Earth by an asteroid of this size that scientists have known about in advance ...

Meteor shower from Halley's Comet to peak overnight. Here's how to catch a glimpse

A meteor shower stemming from Halley's Comet will peak soon. Here's when and how to catch a glimpse of a shooting star. (AP ...
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What is Apophis? Giant asteroid is 3 years from Earth approach

The giant asteroid Apophis will make a historically close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029. Scientists have ruled out any risk of Apophis hitting Earth for at least the next century. The 2029 ...

How to see a big meteor shower early Wednesday morning

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower will dazzle the sky very early Wednesday morning, but you’ll have to make an effort to see it ...