Are There Trojan Asteroids Outside Jupiter’s Orbit?
Learning Objective: Discover that other planets also have Trojan asteroids, enhancing our understand...
How Asteroid Impact Risk Predictions Tend to Shrink – Philip Plait Explains
How Do Scientists Predict Near-Earth Asteroid Flybys? Asteroids are constantly passing by our planet...
The International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence
In December 2024, the United Nations proclaimed 2029 as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness...
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Are There Trojan Asteroids Outside Jupiter’s Orbit?
Learning Objective: Discover that other planets also have Trojan asteroids, enhancing our understanding of the gravitational interactions between planets and smaller celestial bodies. Overview: While the well-known Lagrange points are […]
How Asteroid Impact Risk Predictions Tend to Shrink – Philip Plait Explains
How Do Scientists Predict Near-Earth Asteroid Flybys? Asteroids are constantly passing by our planet, and every so often, one gets close enough to make headlines. But how do scientists predict […]
The International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence
In December 2024, the United Nations proclaimed 2029 as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence. This recognition highlights the importance of learning about these celestial bodies and […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Asteroid Day: A Decade of Exploration and Discovery
In 2025, we will celebrate a special date: the 10th anniversary of Asteroid Day! A decade of discoveries, learnings and fascinating moments involving space rocks. Increasingly, the fear of the […]
James Webb Space Telescope Will Study Asteroid 2024 YR4. ESA’s Take.
Since its discovery on December 27th, 2024, asteroid 2024 YR4 has become a key focus for astronomers as they refine their understanding of its orbit. Initially estimated to have a […]
Will the Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hit Earth in 2032? Probably Not. Philip Plait’s take.
While the 2024 YR4 asteroid, discovered on December 27th 2024, has sparked concerns about a potential impact in December 2032, its estimated collision probability has changed over time. Initially calculated […]
#AsteroidDayReflections: Celebrating 2024’s Milestones and a New Start in 2025
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress made in asteroid education and planetary defence in 2024. From groundbreaking missions […]
What Are the Most Notable Impact Craters?
Learning Objective: Discover how ancient asteroid impact craters remain preserved despite Earth’s ever-changing climate and geological processes. Overview: Scattered across the globe are striking reminders of our planet’s violent encounters [...]
Asteroids, Dedication, and Creativity: Discover the Astrocuentos Bien Conta2 Project
The collaboration between a Colombian and a Venezuelan has resulted in some of the most creative and memorable Asteroid Day events. Astrocuentos Bien Conta2 is a science outreach project founded […]
Saturn’s First Trojan Asteroid
All the giant planets in the solar system now have at least one Trojan asteroid – for the time being. Scientists have discovered Saturn’s first Trojan asteroid, 2019 UO14, which […]
Must-Read Books on Asteroids and Planetary Defence
Get ready for a captivating journey with books exploring asteroids and planetary defence challenges. Asteroids have long fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts alike. These ancient celestial bodies hold secrets from […]
The Asteroid that Became Earth’s Temporary Moon
Earth’s gravity has temporarily captured a small asteroid, transforming it into a minor moon for approximately two months. Asteroid 2024 PT5, which is estimated to measure between 8 and 20 […]
