Another Asteroid Close Pass Has Astronomers Wondering if They are More Than Just Coincidence, Four in 2017 So Far

For the fourth time since the start of 2017, a small celestial body will pass closer to Earth than the distance between us and the moon. Recently discovered asteroid 2017 BS32 zips by around midday Thursday. This latest narrow shave comes just a few days after the closest such flyby in months, prompting observers and some astronomers to wonder if … Continue reading →