Tag: Asteroid impact
Rising Earth Impact Risk of ‘City Killer’ Asteroid
In the world of astronomy, the recent buzz revolves around an asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4, which has been causing quite a stir among space scientists due to its increasing risk of impacting Earth. Initially...
2024 YR4 Asteroid: Impact Risk and Current Knowledge
In the realm of astronomy, there is a buzz surrounding a celestial event that has captured the attention of experts and enthusiasts alike. The focal point of this discussion is an asteroid known as...
Decoding the Unusual Shape of Dimorphos and Selam: Watermelon-Shaped Asteroids Explained
Astronomers have long been puzzled by the unusual shapes of the tiny asteroids Dimorphos and Selam, but a recent study sheds light on why they look so strange. These "moonlet" asteroids are part of...