The wimpy comet Elenin, which vaulted into the public spotlight as a so-called harbinger of doom, has met its own demise, and its remains won't be back for 12,000 years, NASA scientists say. The comet ...

Vesta's looks positively groovy in this most recent photo taken by the orbiting Dawn spacecraft from 6,500 miles away. Dawn was traveling toward the nightside of the asteroid when the picture was ...

Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. Some comets are like old friends, they keep coming back at ...

Can you cross your eyes? If so, try seeing Comet Garradd, the sky's currently brightest comet, in 3-D. Sit back about 10 inches to one foot from your monitor, relax and slowly cross your eyes while ...

This will be a very nerve-racking week for some people. The recent Internet brouhaha over Comet Elenin is currently focused on predictions made by self-appointed nonscientific "experts." They assert ...