In a couple of weeks, Earth will have a mini-moon for 56.6 days. In a cosmic phenomenon that's captivating astronomers worldwide, asteroid 2024 PT5 is set to become Earth's temporary second moon. This celestial visitor will be captured in our planet's gravitational pull for a brief period, offering a unique opportunity for scientific study and observation. A Brief … [Read more...] about Asteroid 2024 PT5 to Become Earth’s Mini-Moon – But Only for Two Months
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Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Was Water-Rich and Traveled Far Before Slamming Into Earth
The asteroid responsible for the mass extinction event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago did not originate from the more familiar inner regions of our solar system. Instead, new research reveals that this catastrophic asteroid came from the distant reaches of the solar system. According to a study published Thursday in Science, researchers from … [Read more...] about Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Was Water-Rich and Traveled Far Before Slamming Into Earth
Scientists Drilled So Deep Into the Center of the Earth, They Knocked on the Mantle’s Door
In May 2023, scientists achieved a significant milestone by drilling the deepest core ever into the Earth's mantle, recovering serpentinized peridotite—a rock altered when saltwater interacts with mantle material. This core was extracted 800 meters south of the Lost City hydrothermal field on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, using the JOIDES Resolution, a 470-foot research vessel funded … [Read more...] about Scientists Drilled So Deep Into the Center of the Earth, They Knocked on the Mantle’s Door
Four Coronal Mass Ejections Are Headed Towards Earth, With Strong Auroras Possible
The Earth is bracing for an exciting astronomical event this weekend as four distinct coronal mass ejections (CMEs) head our way, potentially leading to geomagnetic storms and vibrant auroras. The timing of these events could create a spectacular light show that coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Coronal mass ejections are massive expulsions of plasma and … [Read more...] about Four Coronal Mass Ejections Are Headed Towards Earth, With Strong Auroras Possible
The Hottest Place On Earth Just Recorded Its Hottest Month In History
Death Valley National Park, the hottest place on the planet, has just experienced its warmest month ever recorded. In July, the average 24-hour temperature soared to a blistering 42.5°C (108.5°F), surpassing the previous record of 42.3°C (108.1°F) set in 2018, according to the National Park Service (NPS). The record-breaking month also featured an average high temperature of … [Read more...] about The Hottest Place On Earth Just Recorded Its Hottest Month In History