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6 little-known facts about asteroids

These space rocks are not big enough to be classified as planets, but they play an essential role in the life of the Universe. Let's find out something new with these important asteroid facts.


Scientists have already answered a lot of questions about space. Though many astronomy mysteries remain unsolved, some space objects have been under observation for centuries already.

Quick basic facts about asteroids, which are known to men for many years:

  • they orbit the Sun;
  • they can be several feet or hundreds of miles wide;
  • they are also called minor planets.

You can find more shocking facts about asteroids and other phenomena connected with space here.

Did these facts about asteroids surprise you? Which one was the most amusing?

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7 Comments
Caroline Weis
What i can never understand is, this day is 8/10/2025 and I'm just now getting this in my posts, 5 years after the original posting. It would be nice to get something more up to date.
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10.08.2025 10:38
William Spires
I suppose that means "Falling Stars" are Meteoroids burning up in Earth's atmosphere after breaking from an Asteroid !
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03.05.2020 05:02
Johnny Rock
Today is April 29, 2020 but its too cloudy to view.
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29.04.2020 11:37
sylviatkac
Very educational
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22.03.2020 07:27
Lord Byron
I LOVE this stuff! 😎
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12.03.2020 11:36
William Sullivan
have seen 3 pass over one 5 k wide one 90 x 70 m and one too quick to judge
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12.03.2020 04:33
ninakamwene
That was fascinating and educational. Thank you.
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12.03.2020 03:15

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