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How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the far side.

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

Asteroid Impact on Moon Blasted Two Grand Canyons in 10 Seconds

"When the impacting asteroid or comet hit the lunar surface, it excavated a tremendous volume of rock that was launched into space above the lunar surface before it came crashing

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

How an Asteroid Hit the Moon and Made Two 'Grand Canyons'

A colossal impact billions of years ago carved out the canyons that rival the most breathtaking features here on Earth in a matter of minutes,

Chance of Major Asteroid Hitting Earth Is Small

Newsweek on MSN · 15h

Chance of Major Asteroid Hitting Earth Is Small, But Going Up

The chance of a major asteroid striking Earth in 2032 heightened to 2.3 percent, but scientists say the likelihood of impact remains very low. Newsweek reached out to NASA for comment via email. NASA is tracking the asteroid,

Associated Press · 8d

Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of striking Earth in 2032. NASA and the European Space Agency said Wednesday the chance of impact is slightly more than 1%.

Hosted on MSN · 4d

Scientists warn that asteroid 2024YR4 has a chance of colliding with Earth—here’s what to know

Astronomers are monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a slim 1.2% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. Measuring between 40 and 100 meters wide, if it impacts, it could cause significant blast damage.

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Are we all aliens? NASA’s returned asteroid samples hold the ingredients of life from a watery world

A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty ...

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Asteroid the size of a 20-story building headed for Earth in 2032, astronomers warn

A large asteroid is headed towards Earth – and could collide with us in just a few years.Known as Asteroid 2024 YR4, the ...

‘It deserves attention’: Asteroid has a shot of hitting our planet

According to Science Magazine, scientists have explained that even if the asteroid were to hit, the affected area would span about 800 square miles, meaning it’s more likely to hit a remote area.

NASA’s returned asteroid samples hold the ingredients to life plus salts from an ancient water world

Asteroid samples fetched by NASA hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient ...

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