And why not. 😄 https://www.space.com/astronomy/asteroids/astronomers-just-named-an-asteroid-after-weird-al-yankovic
Astronomers just named an asteroid after 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Asteroid Alyankovic was discovered in 1981 and resides in the main belt of asteroids found between Mars and Jupiter.
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September 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Asteroid strike on the moon.
August 2, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Asteroid strike on the moon.
![4-panel comic. (1) [Announcer with medium-length hair in front of screen showing rocket.] ANNOUNCER: The asteroid is headed for Earth, but a mission has been launched to intercept it. (2) [Two people with space helmets and carrying equipment rush out of spacecraft landed on asteroid.] (3) [People connecting laptop to asteroid.] (4) [Laptop message reads >NOCLIP *ON*]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreielhvop2pgkkm4bxtms2gx2amqso6j3iaiq4zayf7ynzovwolslau)
September 9, 2026 at 11:35 PM
fuck me, I was rooting for the asteroid
Scientists have given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid.
After two months of observations, scientists have almost fully ruled out any threat from the asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA and the European Space Agency said.
After two months of observations, scientists have almost fully ruled out any threat from the asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA and the European Space Agency said.
Scientists (mostly) rule out this newly discovered asteroid hitting Earth in the next decade
There’s still a 1.7 percent chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the moon on Dec. 22, 2032, according to NASA.
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March 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
fuck me, I was rooting for the asteroid
Dinosaur Democrats Meet Asteroid
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Dinosaur Democrats Meet Asteroid
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July 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Dinosaur Democrats Meet Asteroid
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DINOSAURS CHEER FOSSIL FUELS AS AN ASTEROID NEARS
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
DINOSAURS CHEER FOSSIL FUELS AS AN ASTEROID NEARS
not now, 240 toasters-sized asteroid
January 8, 2026 at 3:16 AM
not now, 240 toasters-sized asteroid
There, there. Don't you fret. Just seven more years and it'll all be over.
YR4: the asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth
The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032
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February 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
There, there. Don't you fret. Just seven more years and it'll all be over.
It’s gonna be too little, too late. We need that asteroid NOW
At the moment, mansion-sized Asteroid 2024-YR4 has a one-in-fifty chance of hitting Earth in the next eight years.
Now might be a bad time to reduce spending on Science. Just sayin’.
Now might be a bad time to reduce spending on Science. Just sayin’.
February 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It’s gonna be too little, too late. We need that asteroid NOW
![Comic. [Two images of Earth, one centered on Africa, with a dotted line behind, and the other in the foreground with a target marked in the Indian Ocean.] [caption] Dire news: An asteroid is on course to hit the Earth exactly *opposite* the Yucatán Peninsula, bringing *back* the dinosaurs.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreicpi7i7uw3s4sgd5vpw4vhqeoc6nqabk27v6agwwuoa67syokp54q)
July 2, 2026 at 2:41 AM
fuckin asteroid had one job, just one job wtf
February 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
fuckin asteroid had one job, just one job wtf
Approval ratings for the asteroid have reached 37%
February 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Approval ratings for the asteroid have reached 37%
Send the asteroid.
March 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Send the asteroid.
If the asteroid cancels last minute I swear I’m done with long-distance relationships.
February 14, 2026 at 2:18 PM
If the asteroid cancels last minute I swear I’m done with long-distance relationships.
Researchers found 14 of the 20 amino acids essential for life on Earth in samples from the ancient asteroid Bennu.
Building Blocks Of Life Found On Asteroid Bennu
Early analysis of asteroid samples from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission show the residue of an icy brine, and a soup of amino acids.
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March 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Researchers found 14 of the 20 amino acids essential for life on Earth in samples from the ancient asteroid Bennu.
Japanese scientists have confirmed a monumental discovery: asteroid Ryugu contains all 5 nucleobases essential for DNA and RNA. By analyzing 5.4 grams of material returned by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, researchers identified adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil in similar proportions.
July 9, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Japanese scientists have confirmed a monumental discovery: asteroid Ryugu contains all 5 nucleobases essential for DNA and RNA. By analyzing 5.4 grams of material returned by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, researchers identified adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil in similar proportions.
International asteroid Day
June 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
International asteroid Day
Is half a gorilla really within the asteroid size margin of error?
May 22, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Is half a gorilla really within the asteroid size margin of error?
Weird Al Yankovic has officially gone cosmic! 🪐 The International Astronomical Union has named an asteroid (14331) Alyankovic after the legendary musician and comedian. Discovered in 1981, the space rock orbits in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. 🌌☄️
Astronomers just named an asteroid after 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Asteroid Alyankovic was discovered in 1981 and resides in the main belt of asteroids found between Mars and Jupiter.
www.space.com
September 24, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Weird Al Yankovic has officially gone cosmic! 🪐 The International Astronomical Union has named an asteroid (14331) Alyankovic after the legendary musician and comedian. Discovered in 1981, the space rock orbits in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. 🌌☄️