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Study changes what we know about Neptune and its mysterious moon Nereid

Nereid was discovered by Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who named the moon after the sea nymphs in Greek mythology

The Independent UK · May 20

3I/ATLAS Tracks Alongside Newly Discovered Asteroid 2025 SC79—Scientists Reveal Concern

Astronomers discover 2025 SC79, the solar system's second-fastest asteroid, hiding in the Sun's glare. Learn why these 'twilight' asteroids are a top priority for planetary defence.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28, 2025

Astronomers discover skyscraper-size asteroid hidden in sun's glare — and it's moving at a near-record pace

The newly discovered "twilight" asteroid, 2025 SC79, was obscured by the sun's glare until an astronomer pointed the Dark Energy Camera at it, highlighting the potential dangers of unseen asteroids.

LiveScience · Oct 22, 2025

Juice Jupiter rocket to search for life on moons blasts off in vital space mission

The six-tonne probe, named Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer), has blasted off on Thursday to the solar system's biggest planet to see if its ocean-bearing moons support life

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023

Jupiter's moon count jumps to 92, most in solar system

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Scientists spot "planet killer" asteroid

The asteroid is almost one mile long, meaning that it would cause an extinction event if it hit Earth

Salon · Nov 2, 2022

First Thing: Bolsonaro breaks election silence but does not concede to Lula

Brazilian president’s chief of staff indicates administration is ready to begin transition. Plus, why swearing makes you fitter, happier and more persuasive

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022

Astronomers have detected another 'planet killer' asteroid. Could we miss one coming our way?

If you surfed the web this morning, you may have seen news of the latest existential threat to humanity: a “planet killer” asteroid named 2022 AP7.

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022

Huge ‘planet killer’ asteroid discovered – and it’s heading our way

With a diameter of 1 to 2km, space rock named 2022 AP7 crosses our orbit but has ‘no chance’ of hitting Earth

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

Huge "planet killer" asteroid found in the glare of the Sun

The asteroid is nearly 1-mile long and poses no immediate threat to Earth.

Axios · Nov 1, 2022