An alternate explanation that fits the evidence is that Vesta was once part of a planet – but which planet that might been ...

Vesta’s classification has vexed astronomers for decades, but a recent study is forcing planetary scientists to reevaluate ...

A stadium-sized asteroid will pass by Earth on Friday, May 9. And if you're interested, you could see it happen in real time, ...

Asteroid 9 Metis reaches opposition in the constellation Libra. The main-belt world is visible all night, and best positioned ...

On May 9, 2025, a stadium-sized asteroid will make a close pass by Earth. This close flyby of asteroid 2002 JX8 has been ...

Asteroid Vesta, long considered a stalled protoplanet, may actually be a massive fragment of a larger world that once existed in our solar system. New findings based on gravity-field mapping and ...

The stream will also show views of the asteroid Vesta, which reached opposition on May 2, and is still relatively bright in the night sky. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

While it can be relatively easy to locate worlds that orbit close to their star, planets with wider paths can be difficult to ...

For those of you who love to do some stargazing during the warmer months, now is a great time to get outside and look up.

Consuming a drink with 99.06% sugar syrup, like Patanjali Gulab Sharbat, may lead to obesity, diabetes, and dental issues if ...