The space rock is heading in our direction at some 18,700 miles per hour, according to the space agency's data.

Scientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world's telescopes ...

He shared key facts about the asteroid with CBS News during the below conversation, which has been edited for clarity. This asteroid passes us by every four years. Every time we go four times ...

According to the BBC, the asteroid's size means it would have the same power as a nuclear bomb if it were to hit the Earth.

There are so many asteroids orbiting between Mars and Jupiter — millions of them — that this region is known as the main asteroid belt. They sometimes get pushed out of the belt and can end up ...

There are so many asteroids orbiting between Mars and Jupiter — millions of them — that this region is known as the main asteroid belt. They sometimes get pushed out of the belt and can end up ...

Asteroids Asteroids have been floating in the dark abyss of space for millions of years. They're often called the remnants of the solar system's formation, composed of rock and metal, and usually ...

There are so many asteroids orbiting between Mars and Jupiter — millions of them — that this region is known as the main asteroid belt. They sometimes get pushed out of the belt and can end up ...