When an asteroid threatens Earth, astronomers use a rating called the Torino scale to communicate the risk. Richard Binzel, ...

The asteroids are as large as around 75 and 91 feet in diameter, according to the Center for Near Earth Object Studies.

Scientists say 3I/Atlas came closest to Mars in October. Its path this month put it in the path of the warm rays of our sun, ...

Asteroid 2024 YR4 currently has a four per cent chance of hitting the moon on 22 December 2032. However, fresh observations ...

Scientists are considering possible deflection scenarios, including detonating a nuclear bomb near the asteroid.

Texans didn't have to wait for Christmas for a spectacular light show this year. On Tuesday night, the northern lights ...