The space-based observatory will scan the cosmos in 102 colors we can't see to unlock the secret history of the universe.

Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for over 150 million years. Compared to the mere 4–6 million years that scientists believe humans ...

Consider the dramatic visual and gravitational consequences if a large asteroid struck and fractured the Moon.

New research overturns the idea that dinosaurs were already dying out before the asteroid hit.

Scientists leveraged a global camera network and doorbell cameras to track dozens of meteorites to their asteroid families.

New findings change how Vesta is defined as not quite an asteroid or a planet. This research challenges previous notions ...

For decades, scientists believed Vesta, one of the largest objects in our solar system's asteroid belt, wasn't just an ...

For decades, scientists believed Vesta, one of the largest objects in our solar system's asteroid belt, wasn't just an asteroid and eventually concluded it was more like a planet with a crust, mantle ...

NASA is closely monitoring a massive asteroid named 462959 (2011 DU), which is set to pass near Earth at 9:15 PM IST. , ...

NASA's Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid flyby, revealing a long, lumpy, odd-shaped space ...

The monthly meeting of the San Juan Stargazers will be on May 1.   Our amazing topic of study will be asteroids, near-earth asteroids and the asteroid belt. We will meet at the regular ...

May 2025 is a prime time to explore the night sky, with Vesta taking center stage. Use our sky map to navigate the stars and planets, and don't miss the chance to observe this giant asteroid. Share ...