NASA warns of back-to-back asteroid approaches: What to expect and what it means for Earth

Two asteroids are set for safe flybys near Earth, reassuring the public that no threat exists. NASA emphasizes these events ...

The Geminids are one of the best meteor showers of the year—and the weirdest. Here’s how to see them

This December's dazzling display comes from a strange asteroid with comet-like behavior—and a tail of debris that astronomers ...
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NASA's DART: Redirecting an asteroid to protect Earth

The first flight mission for planetary defense, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) seeks to validate a method to ...
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OSIRIS-REx bringing asteroid samples to Earth - NASA explains

NASA Planetary Scientist Noah Petro dishes on what it took plan the impressive touch-and-go return mission, why much of the ...

The Geminid meteor shower is this week. See when it will peak.

The Geminid meteor shower will hit its peak the night of Saturday, Dec. 13, and continue into the morning hours of Sunday, ...
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NASA ALERT: Four Giant Asteroids Racing Toward Earth – What It Means For The Planet And What To Expect

Four near-Earth asteroids are set to make close approaches to Earth within a 24-hour period, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has confirmed. Scientists stress that all four objects will pass ...

Where to See Northern Lights as Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth

The same geomagnetic storm that makes aurora sightings likely can disrupt power systems, navigation signals, and satellites.
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One of 2025’s best Sky shows begins tonight: Geminid shooting stars return ahead of their Dec. 13–14 peak

Even though the shower begins tonight, the peak night will be December 13–14. This is when you will see the most meteors.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to Columbus for ‘The Cosmic Perspective’ talk

Tyson will visit Mershon Auditorium on March 25 to discuss “The Cosmic Perspective,” the 100th essay in his series titled ...
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Strangely bleached rocks on Mars hint that the Red Planet was once a tropical oasis

Bleached clay rocks found on the Martian surface suggest that the Red Planet was once home to heavy rainfall and tropical ...