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space8 days ago•102 min saved

Hayabusa2 photographs Torifune on a distant, high‑speed flyby

Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft conducted a high‑speed flyby of asteroid Torifune about 62 million miles from Earth, capturing optical imagery with its ONC‑T camera and thermal data with the Mid‑Infrared Camera to analyze surface temperatures and roughness. The encounter, not part of the original mission and described as risky, adds to Hayabusa2’s long-running exploration after returning Ryugu’s samples in 2020 and sets the stage for its future target 1998 KY26 in 2031 while showcasing the probe’s ongoing study of small solar‑system bodies.

via Space|

#asteroid-flyby #hayabusa2 #jaxa

space1 month ago•71 min saved

Blue-whale-sized asteroid to skim Earth via May livestream

A newly discovered near-Earth asteroid, 2026 JH2, estimated at 16–35 meters, will pass Earth on May 18 at about 91,000 km (roughly 0.23 lunar distances). The Virtual Telescope Project will stream the close approach live on YouTube starting at 3:45 p.m. EDT, weather permitting; the flyby poses no threat to Earth.

via Space|

#2026jh2 #astronomy #livestream

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Basketball-court-sized asteroid to skim past Earth closer than the Moon

A 16–35 metre near-Earth asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass about 90,000 km from Earth on May 18, 2026—roughly a quarter of the Earth–Moon distance— posing no danger and may be visible with a small telescope (mag ~11.5). It was discovered May 10 by the Mt. Lemmon Survey and will be tracked with a livestream by the Virtual Telescope project.

via BBC Sky at Night Magazine|

#2026jh2 #asteroid-observation #moon-distance

science2 months ago•5 min saved

Newly Found Asteroid 2026 JH2 Set for One of This Year's Tightest Earth Approaches

Astronomers have identified near-Earth asteroid 2026 JH2, which will make one of this year's closest flybys, passing within about 0.00058–0.00064 AU of Earth (roughly 90,000 km) after an initial Moon approach on May 18, 2026; there is no expected danger, it may be visible with modest amateur telescopes, and a livestream of observations is planned.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#2026-jh2 #amateur-astronomy #apollo-class

space2 months ago•6 min saved

Apophis to skim Earth in 2029, unlocking new asteroid science

Earth’s giant near-Earth asteroid Apophis, about a quarter-mile long, will pass within about 20,000 miles of Earth on April 13, 2029—the closest approach of a large known asteroid—offering a rare chance to study its surface and motion as NASA and ESA prepare dedicated observations (OSIRIS-APEX and Ramses) while the initial risk of impact has been ruled out for at least a century.

via USA Today|

#2029-flyby #apophis #esa

science3 months ago•3 min saved

Apophis 2029: Close-Range Flyby Opens a Scientific Window

NASA says Apophis, a roughly 1,100‑foot-wide near‑Earth asteroid nicknamed the 'god of chaos,' will pass about 20,000 miles from Earth on April 13, 2029—an exceptionally close flyby that offers a rare opportunity to study a space rock with modern technology. The agency notes no collision risk for at least 100 years, though Earth's gravity could cause minor surface movement, helping scientists learn about its composition. Observers in the Eastern Hemisphere may glimpse it if weather permits.

via CBS News|

#apophis #astronomy #nasa

space3 months ago•77 min saved

House-sized asteroid to skim Earth tonight, no danger expected

A 16-meter asteroid named 2026 GD will pass Earth tonight at about 0.65 lunar distances (roughly 156,000 miles) and then come within about 101,000 miles of the Moon later that evening, posing no threat to Earth or the Moon; it is on the ESA Risk List but carries an extremely small cumulative impact probability, and it won’t affect the Artemis 2 mission; the asteroid will continue on a long orbit with a next close approach expected around July 2031 near Venus.

via Space|

#astronomy #esa #near-earth-asteroid

science4 months ago•30 min saved

Bus-Size Asteroid Flies By Earth, No Threat Confirmed by NASA

NASA tracked a roughly 140-foot asteroid, 2007 EG, as it passed about 1.06 million miles (roughly 1.7 million kilometers) from Earth on March 15, 2026. There was no threat detected, and it was part of routine planetary-defense monitoring of thousands of near-Earth objects. The asteroid’s Aten-class orbit crosses Earth’s path, and future close approaches are predicted, including in 2028 and 2043, with ongoing observations to refine its trajectory. ISRO plans to participate more in international asteroid missions.

via Ground News|

#2007-eg #aten-class #nasa

space4 months ago•52 min saved

Bus-sized asteroid 2026 EG1 to skim past Earth in a near-miss

A newly discovered bus-sized asteroid named 2026 EG1, about 10–22 meters across, will pass within about 1 lunar distance of Earth late on March 12 (closest approach around 11:27 p.m. EDT / 0327 GMT March 13), traveling at roughly 21,513 mph. Discovered March 8, it poses no threat; NASA tracks thousands of near-Earth objects and continues defense planning with help from observatories like Vera Rubin.

via Space|

#2026-eg1 #asteroid-flyby #nasa

science7 months ago•2 min saved

Near-Earth Asteroid Eros to Closely Pass Andromeda Galaxy on November 30

A rare astronomical event will occur on November 30, when the near-Earth asteroid Eros passes close to the Andromeda Galaxy, with a live stream featuring expert commentary and views from telescopes, offering a unique opportunity to observe both celestial objects in the night sky.

via Space|

#andromeda-galaxy #astronomy-event #eros

science1 year ago•3 min saved

China's Tianwen-2 Mission Set to Collect Asteroid and Comet Samples

China is launching the Tianwen-2 mission to collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa, aiming to analyze its origins and contribute to planetary defense, with plans to return samples to Earth in 2027 and explore a comet around 2035.

via Space|

#asteroid-sampling #china #near-earth-asteroid

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Live: Watch Airplane-Size Asteroid's Close Encounter with Earth and Moon Today"

Astronomers discovered asteroid 2024 BJ earlier this month, and it will pass between Earth and the moon on January 27. The 121-foot-wide space rock will fly by Earth at a distance closer than the moon, reaching its closest point at 12:30 p.m. EST. The Virtual Telescope Project will livestream the event, and the asteroid is not considered hazardous. Scientists have plans in place to deal with potential Earth-threatening asteroids, but such a scenario is not expected in the next 1,000 years.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#apollo-asteroids #asteroid-2024-bj #astronomy

astronomy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Close Encounter: Image of Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 BJ - Jan. 25, 2024"

The near-Earth asteroid 2024 BJ will have a close encounter with Earth on January 27, 2024, coming within 354,000 km, about 92% of the average lunar distance. An image of the asteroid was captured using the Virtual Telescope Project's robotic unit, showing it as a sharp dot of light with stars leaving streaks in the background. Discovered on January 17, 2024, the 16m-37m asteroid poses no risk to our planet, and its closest approach will occur at 17:30 UTC.

via The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0|

#2024-bj #asteroid-imaging #astronomy

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unprecedented Warning: Asteroid Explodes Over Berlin Hours After Discovery"

Scientists discovered a small asteroid, named 2024 BXI, just three hours before it exploded over Berlin, producing a bright fireball visible for miles. This rare detection marks the eighth time researchers have spotted an asteroid before impact. The 3.3-foot-wide asteroid likely disintegrated 30 miles west of Berlin, possibly dropping meteorites along the way. With 99% of near-Earth asteroids smaller than 98 feet still undiscovered, government space agencies are developing new technologies to scan the skies for potential impacts, including NASA's NEO Surveyor satellite and ESA's NEOMIR.

via Livescience.com|

#asteroid-detection #asteroid-impact #astronomy

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Upcoming Close Encounters: NASA's Latest Updates on Asteroid Flybys"

NASA has announced that the asteroid 2023 WZ3 will pass by Earth today at a distance of approximately 6.1 million kilometers, traveling at a speed of about 14352 kilometers per hour. Despite being almost as big as an aircraft, the asteroid is not considered a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid. It belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids and has passed Earth before, with its next close encounter expected in 2036. NASA's advanced space telescopes and observatories have been instrumental in studying and tracking such celestial objects.

via HT Tech|

#asteroid-2023-wz3 #asteroid-size #nasa