But because these hidden asteroids can change their trajectories relative to Venus, it's possible they could be diverted on a path toward Earth sometime in the coming millennia.

In a study published earlier this year in the journal Icarus, Carruba's team analyzed the orbital evolution of the 20 known Venus co-orbital asteroids. Their simulations showed that three of these ...

by: Sierra Campbell Posted: May 29, 2025 / 06:10 AM PDT Updated: May 29, 2025 / 06:10 AM PDT (NewsNation) — Venus could be hiding asteroids that would be deadly if they hit Earth, some experts say.

Venus currently hosts 20 known co-orbitals, including "Trojan" asteroids and the peculiar quasi-moon Zoozve. These objects, each exceeding 460 feet in diameter, could devastate urban areas if they ...

A swarm of giant city-killer asteroids hiding near Venus poses an “invisible threat” to life on Earth, astronomers have warned in a new study.

Venus may be hiding asteroids that could be catastrophic if they were to hit Earth, according to some researchers. A new study published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics has shown that ...

The Perseid shower, considered the most impressive of the year, will peak on Aug. 12-13, according to NASA. Meteor showers ...

Venus may be hiding potential ‘city-killer’ asteroid, researchers claim by: Sierra Campbell Posted: May 29, 2025 / 08:57 AM EDT Updated: May 29, 2025 / 08:57 AM EDT ...