The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City has opened a new exhibition that takes a multidisciplinary ...

An asteroid could wipe out humanity, but it's unlikely. Near-misses are more common than impacts, though planetary defence is ...

“Impact flashes on the moon are very common,” University of Colorado Boulder astrophysical and planetary sciences professor Paul Hayne said. “In fact, they happen more or less every night, and it’s a ...

Potential impactors are most likely to have low velocities and the highest likelihood of hitting Earth during the winter.

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

Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction. New research suggests dinosaur populations were still ...

Apophis will make a rare close flyby of Earth in 2029 as scientists study its effects and analyse new findings on ...

The Leonid meteor shower is about to hit its 2025 peak activity this November. Here's everything to know about the annual ...

Cloudy skies blocked the first peak of the Leonid meteor shower, but a clearer and brighter second peak arrives Monday night ...

It's time to look up at the night sky again. Find a dark spot, let your eyes adjust and see the Leonid meteor shower as it ...

The Orionids are considered one of the most spectacular showers of the year. Here's what to know about viewing conditions and more in 2025.