2024 yr4 asteroid earth

Earth, Asteroid

'Large' asteroid's odds of hitting Earth went up. But not why you think.

It's certain that recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 will swing close to Earth in 2032. The chances of an impact remain low — but with relatively limited observations so far, the odds are in flux.

The New York Times · 2h

Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)

NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 25m

Chance of 2032 asteroid strike have increased. Why scientists say not to worry

The near-earth object first discovered in 2024 has stirred up conversation on social media because of the potential for an impact.

Weather-Fox on MSN7m

Asteroid 2024 YR4’s 2032 Impact Probability Explained!

YR4 has caught the attention of scientists, with a small chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. The European Space ...

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A "city-killer" asteroid has a slim chance to crash into Earth. Here's what to know.

"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Is Earth in danger? Scientists assess the risk of a 32-story-sized space rock

The European Space Agency (ESA) has increased the estimated risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth on 22 December 2032, ...

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