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

Space By Mattias Risberg
Astronomers discover skyscraper-size asteroid hidden in sun's glare — and it's moving at a near-record pace | Live Science
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.

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Mattias Risberg

Mattias Risberg

Cologne-based science & technology reporter tracking semiconductors, space policy and data-driven investigations.

University of Cologne (Universität zu Köln) • Cologne, Germany