Second-Fastest Asteroid Ever Detected Found ‘Hiding’ in Sun’s Glare
Summary
An asteroid called 2025 SC79, which travels around the sun every 128 days, was discovered in the sun's glare. It is the second-fastest known asteroid orbiting close to the sun and was first detected in late September 2023 by astronomer Scott S. Sheppard.Key Facts
- 2025 SC79 is an asteroid with a fast orbit of 128 days around the sun.
- It was found by astronomer Scott S. Sheppard on September 27, 2023.
- The asteroid measures about 2,300 feet in diameter.
- It crosses Mercury’s orbit and its path is inside Venus' orbit.
- It is the second-fastest asteroid discovered, following another asteroid that orbits in 113 days.
- Telescopes confirmed spotting it, but it will be out of view for months as it moves behind the sun.
- Asteroids are rocky leftovers from the solar system's formation.
- Asteroids near the sun can be dangerous if they approach Earth because they're hard to spot.
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