Study confirms no risk of asteroid Apophis being redirected toward Earth by other asteroids

Study confirms no risk of asteroid Apophis being redirected toward Earth by other asteroids

A comprehensive study by astronomers from Western University calculated the paths of all known asteroids and found there is no risk of the notorious asteroid Apophis colliding with another space object and altering its course toward Earth, further dispelling fears of a potentially catastrophic impact in April 2029. Apophis is named for the demon serpent, who personified evil and chaos in ancient Egyptian mythology.

Asteroid 2024 EF to fly past Earth at 0.1 LD on March 4

Asteroid 2024 EF to fly past Earth at 0.1 LD on March 4

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2024 EF will fly past Earth at a distance of just 0.15 LD / 0.00039 AU (57 668 km / 35 833 miles) from the center of our planet at 07:02 UTC on March 4, 2024.

First detailed images of near-Earth asteroid 2008 OS7

First detailed images of near-Earth asteroid 2008 OS7

On February 2, NASA utilized the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone Solar System Radar to capture the first detailed images of asteroid 2008 OS7 during its close approach to Earth. The asteroid, measuring between 150 to 200 m (500 – 650 feet) wide, passed at a safe distance of approximately 2.9 million km (1.8 million miles), allowing scientists to refine its size, rotation, and orbital path, improving predictions of its future trajectories.

Asteroid 2022 DM4 to fly past Earth at 0.6 LD

Asteroid 2022 DM4 to fly past Earth at 0.6 LD

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2022 DM4 will fly past Earth at a distance of 0.68 LD / 0.00173 AU (258 800 km / 160 800 miles) at 03:10 UTC on March 2, 2022. This is the 28th known asteroid to fly past Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the…

Asteroid 2021 EF1 to flyby Earth at 0.73 LD on March 8

Asteroid 2021 EF1 to flyby Earth at 0.73 LD on March 8

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 EF1 will fly by Earth at a distance of 0.73 LD / 0.00187 AU (279 750 km / 173 830 miles) at 04:46 UTC on March 8, 2021. This is the 23rd known asteroid to flyby Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year….

Asteroid 2020 JA to flyby Earth at 0.62 LD on May 3

Asteroid 2020 JA to flyby Earth at 0.62 LD on May 3

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2020 JA will flyby Earth at a safe distance of 0.62 LD / 0.00160 AU (239 356 km / 148 729 miles) at 20:01 UTC on May 3, 2020. This is the 38th known asteroid to flyby Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year,…

Newly-discovered asteroid 2020 FL2 flew past Earth at 0.38 LD

Newly-discovered asteroid 2020 FL2 flew past Earth at 0.38 LD

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2020 FL2 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.38 LD / 0.00099 AU (148 101 km / 92 026 miles) on March 22, 2020. This is the 22nd known asteroid to flyby Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year and the 3rd this…

Asteroid 2020 BH6 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.18 LD

Asteroid 2020 BH6 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.18 LD

A newly discovered asteroid designated 2020 BH6 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.18 LD / 0.00047 AU (70 310 km / 43 689 miles) on January 25, 2020. This is the 4th and the closest asteroid to flyby Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year. The…