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

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

The first flight mission for planetary defense, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) seeks to validate a method to protect Earth from the threat of an asteroid impact. By smashing a ...

The Quadrantid meteor shower is the first of the new year, but its short peak and winter weather often limit visibility. In 2026, the shower's peak on Jan. 2-3 will be difficult to see due to a bright ...