An asteroid roughly the size of a small city may slam into the Moon in 2032, and if it does, the blast could hurl clouds of lunar rock into space and toward Earth. Scientists say the odds of a direct ...

A giant asteroid is headed our way. But no, it won't hit the Earth. This asteroid is about to slam into the Moon and crack it ...

January brings a bright supermoon and a fast meteor shower at the same time. Here is what to watch for and how to enjoy the night sky.

NASA is closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after scientists identified a potential lunar impact path in 2032. While it ...

Bursts of light captured crashing into the moon last week were caused by dual asteroid strikes against the lunar surface that were likely strong enough to form hulking craters, according to videos ...

Quadrantid meteor shower are set to coincide this weekend. Unfortunately, the "wolf" supermoon may interfere with ...

From the brilliant Geminids to the unpredictable Ursids, here are the top night-sky shows to mark on your calendar.

The Quadrantid meteor shower will peak overnight between Jan. 2 and Jan. 3, offering a brief but intense burst of meteors. This year’s first supermoon, known as the Super Wolf Moon, will also be ...

The first supermoon of 2026, called the Wolf Moon, will look bigger and brighter in the United States. People can see it on January 2 and 3, and it will also happen during a meteor shower. The moon ...

An astronomer in Hiratsuka City, Japan, captured the moment a meteor hit the moon on the evening of November 1. Astronomer Daichi Fujii, who operates under the X handle @dfuji1, captured this footage.

On hearing the words "city killer" and "asteroid" in the same sentence, you'd be forgiven for thinking something bad is about to happen. But not to fear. Although an asteroid with the potential to ...

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 ...