What is 'space gum?' New analysis of Bennu asteroid yields surprising finds

Studying samples from the Bennu asteroid, researchers have found sugars essential for biology, stardust and ... something ...

An asteroid near Earth could become a temporary moon, then a crash risk

The asteroid, known as 2022 RD2, belongs to a rare class of space rocks called Arjunas. These objects travel around the sun ...
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NASA probe captures stunning photos of Earth and moon on the way to infamous asteroid Apophis

These images mark an early milestone in the mission, confirming that OSIRIS-APEX is healthy and on course for its 2029 ...
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Peak of ETA Aquarids comes to an end: When will the next meteor shower be visible?

Within the first five months of 2025, stargazers were treated to three dazzling meteor showers that sent "shooting stars" streaking across the night sky. The peak of the latest meteor shower, ...

Weather watchers report meteorite falling in Michigan. What people saw

Amateur sky watchers believe a meteorite fell to earth in northeast Michigan Sunday morning, Nov. 23, and many people have ...
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December 2025 cosmic trio: Moon-Jupiter duo, Geminid meteors, interstellar comet Earth visit

As the 2025 year draws to a close, the December night skies offer a promising but dazzling cosmic trio surprise for the sky ...
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Perseid meteor shower peaks with up to 100 meteors per hour

NORFOLK, Va. — On the night of August 12 into August 13, the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks. This particular meteor shower is popular because of how many shooting stars one could see, with up to 100 ...