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 ...

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.

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.

by: Sierra Campbell Posted: May 29, 2025 / 08:04 AM CDT Updated: May 29, 2025 / 08:04 AM CDT (NewsNation) — Venus could be hiding asteroids that would be deadly if they hit Earth, some experts say.

August brings Saturn and Neptune together, offers two shadow transits of Titan, and sees a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.

When it comes to looking for asteroids, we have a blind spot. It may seem counterintuitive, but the most important asteroid discoveries are now being made in twilight, when astronomers are able to ...

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 ...

Venus may be hiding potential ‘city-killer’ asteroid, researchers claim by: Sierra Campbell Posted: May 29, 2025 / 09:00 AM EDT Updated: May 29, 2025 / 09:01 AM EDT ...