Asteroid 2024 YR4 currently has a 4% chance of smashing into the Moon in about seven years. Astronomers are already working ...

Asteroid 2024 YR4 caused quite a stir last year when it was discovered and originally calculated to have a 3% chance of ...

A direct hit to the Moon by an asteroid roughly the size of a 15-story building could trigger one of the most unusual meteor events in recorded history, sending a storm of moondust toward Earth. "Up ...

For a brief few weeks in early 2025, astronomers were worried about the asteroid 2024 YR4. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By ...

Stargazers can tune in to the Virtual Telescope Project's YouTube stream beginning at 11 p.m. EDT on Sept. 17 (3:00 GMT Sept.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is back in the spotlight. Discovered in late 2024 and initially feared to be heading for Earth, new tracking data has calmed those concerns. But scientists are not ready to relax ...

Astronomers have been keeping a close watch on asteroid 2024 YR4 since its detection late last year. While initial observations sparked concern about a potential Earth impact, updated trajectory ...

WASHINGTON — One of the best meteor showers of the year is peaking this week. The Perseid meteor shower is often one of the most anticipated celestial marvels each year. The showers can produce 50 to ...

There's good and bad news for avid skywatchers this month. If you're a fan of gazing up at the full moon, skies around Central Indiana this weekend should be mostly clear. The moon's brightness is a ...

For stargazers, the Perseid meteor shower may just be the highlight of the summer. With its whizzing bright meteors that leave long wakes of light and color behind, there's a reason the Perseids are ...

This year, the Perseids are expected to peak Tuesday, Aug. 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 13. Unfortunately, the Perseid meteor shower is peaking three days after a full moon that could outshine the fainter ...