Asteroid Close Encounter

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  Two Massive Asteroids To Fly Past Earth Today, NASA Confirms

  Although the space agency has confirmed no imminent danger, the close encounters highlight the importance of vigilant asteroid tracking.

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  Apophis Asteroid Flyby in 2029: Earth's Gravitational May Impact Asteroid's Surface

  Asteroid 99942 Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of darkness, is set to pass incredibly close to Earth in 2029, at just 32,000 km. While there is no risk of a collision, scientists are keen to study the asteroid’s interaction with Earth's gravity. Research led by planetary scientist Ronald Ballouz suggests that this flyby may cause si...

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  Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby

  The asteroid Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass extremely close to Earth in 2029, potentially causing seismic activity and landslides on its surface due to Earth's gravity. These changes could alter Apophis’ surface, providing a rare opportunity to observe asteroid dynamics in real-time. A team from Johns Hopki...

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  Asteroid Apophis Could Strike the Earth If It Collides With Smaller Space Rocks: Study

  Earth will have a close encounter with the asteroid Apophis on Friday, April 13, 2029. Also known as the "God of Destruction" after the Egyptian deity of chaos, this massive asteroid will come within 19,000 miles (30,600 kilometres) of our planet, close enough to be visible to the naked eye.

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  2008 OS7: Massive 890-Feet ''Stadium-Sized'' Asteroid To Zoom Past Earth On February 2

  Five gigantic asteroids will approach our planet, with one of them making its closest approach to Earth tomorrow, according to NASA.

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  Bus-Size Asteroid Skirts Past Earth In A Close Encounter

  Asteroid impacts could harm satellites, power grids, and other vital systems, disrupting communication, electricity, and economy.

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  NASA Astronomers Predict Near-Earth Asteroid's 2029 Close Encounter

  About 5 and a 1/2 years from now, astronomers predict, an asteroid about as wide as the Empire State Building is tall will streak through space within 20,000 miles (32,200 kms) of Earth, the closest any celestial object of that size will have come to our planet in modern history.

• Earth Set for Close Encounter with Asteroid

  A small asteroid, called 2014 RC, will safely pass very close to Earth on Sunday, NASA said in a statement.

• Earth marks close encounter with enormous asteroid

  An asteroid estimated to be the size of three football fields whizzed close to Earth on Monday, roughly a year after one exploded over Russia and injured 1,200 people.

• Monday night viewing: close encounter with enormous asteroid

  An asteroid estimated to be the size of three football fields is set for its close-up on a live webcast as it whizzes by Earth on Monday, roughly a year after one exploded over Russia and injured 1,200 people.

• Asteroid to have a close brush with Earth in two weeks

  A piece of rock will have a close encounter with the Earth February 16, coming closer than some of the geostationary satellites orbiting the planet, said an official.

• Big asteroid to make close, harmless zip by Earth

  An asteroid the size of an aircraft carrier is set to make a close but harmless swing by Earth on Tuesday. Scientists at NASA's Near-Earth Object Program, which tracks asteroids and comets, ruled out any chance of impact. They're using the close encounter to learn more about the space rock known as 2005 YU55.