Hidden asteroid revealed: what's the solar system's second fastest object?
Astronomers have discovered a massive asteroid, measuring nearly a kilometer wide, hiding in plain sight. It is the second fastest object known in our solar system. This giant rock races around the Sun at incredible speed.
This discovery is truly mind-boggling. The asteroid, officially designated 2025 SC79, completes an orbit in just 128 days. It lurks so close to the Sun that it has evaded detection until now. Its orbit takes it inside Venus's path.
Scientists were able to spot it using sophisticated telescopic observations. Its speed means it covers vast distances quickly. This near-Earth object poses no immediate threat.
Further studies are planned to understand its composition and origin. The discovery highlights how much we still have to learn about our cosmic neighborhood.
