San Francisco, CA – Concerns about a potential impact between the Moon and asteroid 2024 YR4 have been alleviated, according to recent observations from the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA. Initially flagged as a potentially hazardous near-Earth object, the asteroid, estimated to be approximately 60-100 meters in diameter, sparked worry due to a calculated, … Read more
A relatively small asteroid, designated 2026 EG1, made a close approach to Earth on March 12, 2026. Although the proximity might sound alarming, scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have confirmed that the asteroid posed no threat to our planet. This event highlights the ongoing work in near-Earth object (NEO) detection and … Read more
Ancient Asteroid Impact in the North Sea Triggered Massive Tsunami Millions of years ago, a colossal asteroid plunged into the North Sea, unleashing a devastating tsunami exceeding 100 meters in height. For decades, the origin of the Silverpit Crater, a large underwater formation in the region, remained a mystery. Although, recent research has definitively confirmed … Read more
NASA Confirms Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4 Will Not Impact the Moon Concerns about a potential lunar impact from asteroid 2024 YR4 have been definitively allayed, according to recent data released by NASA. Initially flagged as carrying a small but measurable risk of colliding with the Moon in December 2032, the asteroid is now confirmed to … Read more
The Earth has a long history of cosmic encounters, and recent discoveries in Brazil are shedding new light on a significant impact event that occurred approximately 6.3 million years ago. Scientists have uncovered a vast field of glassy fragments, known as tektites, scattered across a region spanning over 900 kilometers. These remnants offer compelling evidence … Read more
: ## Analysis of the Source Material Core Topic: The article reports on the honor bestowed upon Indonesian Jesuit priest and atmospheric scientist, Christoforus Bayu Risanto, by having an asteroid named after him. It details his background,education,and current work. Intended Audience: The general public, particularly Indonesian readers interested in science, religion, and national achievements. The … Read more
2026-01-11 12:11:00 Para astronom menemukan 19 asteroid yang berputar ultra cepat, di antaranya, ada yang berputar kurang dari 2 menit! Ilustrasi asteroid 2025 MN45 yang punya laju rotasi ultra cepat. Kredit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA/P. Marenfeld Asteroid. Kita mengenal objek ini sebagai puing-puing yang gagal membentuk planet di antara Mars dan Jupiter. Tapi, asteroid … Read more
