Tag: Astronomy

A meteor shower is expected to take place tonight (May 30), and it may be visible in parts of the U.S. It is not certain that the shower, dubbed the ...

In the coming days, the sun will set in perfect alignment with Manhattan’s street grid to create the stunning phenomenon that has been dubbed “Manhattanhenge.” This phenomenon takes place on ...

Astronomers have captured an image of a potentially hazardous asteroid shortly before it’s set to make a close approach to the Earth. Data from the NASA‘s Center for Near Earth ...

A huge asteroid that could be nearly 1,500 feet wide is due to make a “close approach” to Earth this week, according to NASA data. The space rock, called 2013 ...

Scientists believe they have cracked one of the most pressing mysteries surrounding black holes that has boggled experts for decades. Black holes are among the most extreme and strange objects ...

A huge asteroid up to 1,600 feet in diameter is due to fly past Earth this week. The space rock, called 2015 DR215, is classed as a potentially hazardous asteroid ...

An asteroid classed by astronomers as “potentially hazardous” is due to make a relatively close—but safe—approach to Earth next week. The space rock, called 138971 (2001 CB21), is estimated to ...