Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Asteroid discovered only 2 days ago just flew by Earth closer than the moon

2025 TP5 was only discovered on Oct. 13.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Space.com

Read more on:

Photo of Earth

Earth

Photo of Moon

Moon

Photo of Today

Today

Related news:

CO2 levels in Earth's atmosphere jumped by a record amount in 2024

SpaceX launches 21 communications satellites for the US military (video)

A giant weak spot in Earth's magnetic field is getting bigger — and it could be bad news for satellites

« These ancient bumblebees were found with their pollen source

Australia’s tropical rainforests are now releasing more CO₂ than they absorb, scientists find — rising heat, drought, and human-driven climate change have turned these vital carbon sinks into net sources of emissions. »