Star gazers should prepare to potentially see Comet Pan-STARRS this week.
The Pan-STARRS comet, officially known as C/2012 L4 made its debut in the night time sky on March 7, 2013.
Although the comet was at its brightest on March 10 when it was closest to the sun, the comet will be close to the crescent moon Tuesday and Wednesday night. This could provide astronomers and star gazers the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the comet.
An asteroid half the size of a football field is passing by Earth Friday in the closest ever approach by an object of its size.
The asteroid, called 2012 DA14, will pass between the Earth and satellites in orbit. The closest point to the Earth is believed to be 5,000 miles closer than the satellites which make up the GPS navigational system or 1/13th the distance from the Earth to the moon. Continue reading
Scientists have dismissed fears an asteroid due to whiz past the Earth on Friday will ‘destroy London’ – but it could take out vital telecommunications satellites.
Scientists say they are sure there is no chance of the 150ft (45.7m) wide space rock hitting the planet. Continue reading
