But because these hidden asteroids can change their trajectories relative to Venus, it's possible they could be diverted on a path toward Earth sometime in the coming millennia.

But because these hidden asteroids can change their trajectories relative to Venus, it's possible they could be diverted on a path toward Earth sometime in the coming millennia.

Although their orbits keep them relatively stable with Venus, some still pass within 0.05 astronomical units of Earth's orbit.

Asteroids around Venus, shown in the background above during a 2012 transit, are difficult to track because they fall inside Earth's orbit and are obscured by the sun's glare.

Venus currently has at least 20 co-orbital asteroids that have the potential to “approach the Earth,” according to a new study published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Space & Spaceflight Venus Harbors Secret Asteroids That Could Threaten Earth, Study Warns Dangerous rocks may co-orbit with Venus, but new research suggests only a space-based mission can prove it.

by: Sierra Campbell Posted: May 29, 2025 / 06:10 AM PDT Updated: May 29, 2025 / 06:10 AM PDT (NewsNation) — Venus could be hiding asteroids that would be deadly if they hit Earth, some experts say.

Most Venus co-orbital asteroids are exceptionally difficult to detect from Earth. They appear close to the sun in the sky, an area where ground-based telescopes have limited visibility.

Good things don’t come in threes. Venus is concealing at least three city-killer asteroids that could strike Earth in weeks without warning, potentially wreaking havoc upon our planet before we ...