A sizable asteroid is going to make a close pass to Earth next week, scientists say, but there's no need to panic. The asteroid known as 4660 Nereus will come as close as 2.5 million miles to Earth - ...

December is a busy month between the holiday season, the winter solstice and the occasional aurora borealis. It also hosts one of the best meteor showers of the year, with the Geminids. This often ...

Want to see a meteor shower next week? They come around every year like clockwork and that means planning shooting star trips can be done months in advance. Here's a look at the next one, plus what's ...

A waning heat dome prowling the U.S. with record-breaking temperatures this week makes after dark the best time to be outside right now. That gives you a great reason to try and spot some meteors this ...

Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. Scientists are keeping a close eye on a big asteroid that ...

What if the biggest asteroid hit us? This video explores the potential impact of a large asteroid collision with Earth. It discusses the consequences, including environmental effects, potential ...