So Close! A Small Asteroid Just Skimmed Past Earth’s Edge

So Close! A Small Asteroid Just Skimmed Past Earth’s Edge

Asteroid 2025 TF zoomed over Antarctica just 266 miles above Earth, roughly the same height as the ISS. Detected only hours later, the 1–3 meter rock posed no threat but provided valuable data for astronomers. Close Encounter Over Antarctica In the early hours of October 1, Asteroid 2025 TF swept over Antarctica at 00:47:26 UTC [...]

An Undetected Asteroid Missed Earth by Just 300 Miles.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A 9.8-foot asteroid, named 2025 TF, passed within 300 miles of Earth, closer than the orbit of the International Space Station, and was only detected after it had passed.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Catalina Sky Survey detected the asteroid, which was later observed by the European Space Agency’s Planetary Defence Office.WHEN & WHERE: The asteroid flew over Antarctica on October 1, 2025, at 01:47:26 BST.KEY QUOTE: “Objects of…

Near-Earth asteroid zooms past Antarctica | Space photo of day

A newly discovered asteroid, 2025 TF, skimmed past Earth closer than many satellites and was photographed by the Catalina Sky Survey and ESA's planetary defense programs.

Asteroid misses Earth by just 300 miles - but Nasa only notices AFTER fly-by

A large asteroid came just 300 miles from colliding with Earth, with scientists only noticing the near-miss after the object had passed. The space rock, dubbed 2025 TF, measured around 9.8 feet wide and skimmed over Antarctica on October 1. As the hatchback-sized asteroid flew past, it was closer to the Earth's surface than the International Space Station. Its existence was only identified after it was detected by the Catalina Sky Survey hours a…