The space rock is hurtling through our cosmic backyard at a zippy 26,200 miles per hour, according to the space agency.

A stronomers are getting prepared for the chance to see "the most energetic lunar impact event ever recorded in human history ...

A new study using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) has revealed that the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 ...

There's a bright side to every situation. In 2032, the moon itself might have a particularly bright side if it is blasted by ...

This coming July, Venus could plow through the dust generated by an asteroid breakup thousands of years ago, potentially ...

On December 22nd, 2032, Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4 percent chance of actually striking the Moon. If it does, it will release ...

Scientists warn that a possible asteroid strike on the Moon in 2032 could send debris towards Earth and endanger satellites.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to astronomer Sarah Greenstreet about her team's new discovery of the fastest-spinning large asteroid known to man.

A mile-wide asteroid known as 2005 UK1 will safely pass Earth on Jan. 12, 2026, at 32 times the moon’s distance, posing no danger to the planet.

A powerful new telescope spots an unusually large asteroid spinning faster than thought possible, challenging long held ideas ...

The impact of the asteroid 66 million years ago did not stop life from returning to normal for very long. New research shows ...

Measuring around 41 feet in diameter, the asteroid is speeding towards our planet at more than 38,500 miles per hour.