NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory keeps track of space rocks that pass near Earth, and its list called “Next Five Asteroid Approaches” included an asteroid flyby on May 10, 2026. A flyby means it passes by in space—without coming down to Earth.
Even though “asteroid” can sound dramatic, NASA explains that most flybys are at safe distances. A helpful way to picture it is like tracking airplanes: they may be near your town in the sky, but they’re monitored and follow predictable routes.
Asteroids are leftovers from the early days of our solar system—like crumbs from a giant planet-making project. Scientists use telescopes and math to measure where an asteroid is and how it moves, which helps them understand its path.
Keeping a list isn’t about panic; it’s about being organized and staying informed. When scientists track objects carefully, they learn more about space and can double-check that our neighborhood in the solar system stays calm and predictable.
Even though “asteroid” can sound dramatic, NASA explains that most flybys are at safe distances. A helpful way to picture it is like tracking airplanes: they may be near your town in the sky, but they’re monitored and follow predictable routes.
Asteroids are leftovers from the early days of our solar system—like crumbs from a giant planet-making project. Scientists use telescopes and math to measure where an asteroid is and how it moves, which helps them understand its path.
Keeping a list isn’t about panic; it’s about being organized and staying informed. When scientists track objects carefully, they learn more about space and can double-check that our neighborhood in the solar system stays calm and predictable.