Small Bodies

According to the International Astronomical Union, small Solar System bodies include comets, asteroids, and trans-Neptunian objects (except for dwarf planets). Most asteroids and trans-Neptunian objects are located in the asteroid belt and the Kuiper Belt. The comets mainly come from the Oort Cloud. From time to time, small Solar System bodies can get quite close to the Earth and even become potentially hazardous objects. Here, you'll learn many interesting facts about different types of small bodies and discover which of them are really to be feared.

Asteroid Hitting Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Is Getting Even More Dangerous: Impact Odds Tripled

~8 min
Astronomical News

☄️ The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 have reached a new high! See scientists’ predictions and possible impact scenarios. 🔭🌎

Asteroid 2015 TB145 passing near Earth

Next Asteroid Predicted to Hit Earth: All About 2024 YR4 and Other Dangerous Asteroids

~12 min
Astronomical News

Is it likely for an asteroid to hit Earth anytime soon? In this article, we’ll answer the most burning questions about potentially hazardous asteroids.

Comet G3 Atlas from ISS

Comet G3 ATLAS — a Ghost Comet That Refuses to Disappear

~5 min
Astronomical News

Learn more about C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), which, in spite of all the struggles, continues to fight and bring joy to astrophotographers. Here is everything you need to know about the best comet of 2025!

Comets 2024

Comets 2025: Next Comet Visible from Earth

~3 min
Astronomical News

Learn about the brightest comets observable from the Earth in 2025. Some of them might become visible through binoculars or even with the naked eye!

What Are Comets

What Is a Comet? All About The Cosmic “Dirty Snowballs”

~11 min
Astronomical News

Hairy stars, dirty snowballs, cosmic time capsules – that’s all about comets. Let’s dive into the science and history of comets, uncovering their role in the universe and their impact on us.

C/2023 A3: How to see best comet

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS): How and Where to See It Tonight?

~7 min
Astronomical News

C/2023 A3 became the brightest comet in 13 years and was easily visible to the naked eye in mid-October 2024. Here is what comes next.

Great comets

Great Comets: What Are They, And When Will the Next Comet Be Visible?

~4 min
Astronomical News

A great comet is an extraordinary event. Once you've seen it, you'll never forget it. Is there a great comet coming up? Learn from this article!

C/2024 S1 (ATLAS)

Farewell, Halloween Comet: C/2024 S1 Has Disintegrated!

~4 min
Astronomical News

Sad news, comet hunters: C/2024 S1 has disintegrated. Here’s what happened.

What Are Comets

Comets: All You Need to Know

Infographics

All-round guide about comets: definition, special features, and a couple of tips for aspiring observers.

C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Mix

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Survived! Now What?

~5 min
Astronomical News

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has passed its critical points — the closest approach to the Sun and Earth! Here is what you can expect now.