Venus Trap asteroids, orbiting perilously close to the Sun, present a bizarre threat as 7 elusive space rocks skirt detection near Venus in May 2025. Their odd orbits could leave Earth exposed to surprise impacts, forcing experts to question traditional asteroid defense. One researcher called the scenario “a cosmic hide-and-seek with real stakes.”

Scientists tracking these Venus co-orbital asteroids warn that conventional telescopes miss their odd solar angles. The 7 hidden objects, first flagged in 2025, could slip through detection nets and catch Earth’s defenses napping—a cosmic twist worthy of sci-fi. A planetary scientist quipped, “We’re playing tag with asteroids we can barely see.” Imagine prepping for a meteor shower you never spot until it’s in your backyard.

Only 7 Venus Trap asteroids are confirmed, but their odd orbits mean dozens more could be hiding in daylight, invisible to most telescopes.