Tag: asteroid
Will Earth’s Gravity Alter Apophis Asteroid in 2029? Find Out!-OxBig News Network
A close encounter between Earth and asteroid 99942 Apophis is expected to take place in April 2029. Named after an ancient Egyptian deity associated...
An Asteroid Burned Up Over California Just Hours After Being Spotted-OxBig News Network
An asteroid measuring roughly one metre in diameter impacted Earth's atmosphere on October 22, 2024, only hours after its initial detection. Discovered by the...
Apophis asteroid may see landslides, tremors during its 2029 Earth flyby-OxBig News Network
In April 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass exceptionally close to Earth—at just 20,000 miles away, closer than many satellites. The encounter may trigger significant...
Earth’s Mini-Moon 2024 PT5 Is Leaving Us Soon!-OxBig News Network
Earth recently captured a small asteroid known as 2024 PT5, temporarily transforming it into a second moon. This rare event was confirmed by astronomers from...
Did You Know Most Meteorites Come from Just Three Asteroid Families?
Earth is continuously bombarded by meteorites, with many burning up in our atmosphere before reaching the surface. Significant impacts can occur, leading to potential...