The Taurid Meteor Shower May Hide an Impact Threat to Earth

An autumn meteor shower yearly responsible for “Halloween fireballs” may pose a small impact threat to Earth. What is the ...

‘City killer’ asteroid could be NUKED before it hits Moon as scientists reveal serious danger if impact actually happens

A GIANT asteroid that risks crashing into the Moon could be nuked before it makes impact. Scientists are looking into the possibility of destroying the so-called “city-killer” asteroid ...
Scientific American

Catch the Taurid Meteor Shower—And Learn Why Scientists Are Watching It Closely

Debris from Comet Encke creates two annual meteor showers, but it might also pose a small risk to Earth. Scientists are investigating ...
NBC Bay Area

An asteroid might be heading for the moon. Should we nuke it?

If an asteroid is on a collision course with the moon, what should humanity do? Try to nudge the space rock out of the way before it strikes? Obliterate it with a nuclear explosion? Such a cosmic ...

Astronomers want to blow up this asteroid before it likely strikes the Moon

Astronomers are considering blowing up the “city killer” asteroid, estimated to have a small chance of crashing onto the Moon ...

‘Halloween Fireballs’ May Hold Clues to Future Threats From Space

The risk of a cosmic body striking the Earth—or exploding in the atmosphere—may be higher in 2032 and 2036, researchers have ...
Space.com

Tunguska Lessons: What If Friday's Asteroid Hit Earth

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On Friday (Feb. 15), an asteroid half the length of a football field will buzz close by Earth. It ...