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The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what’s the risk, really?
On Tuesday, astronomers reported that 2024 YR4’s probability of colliding with Earth increased to approximately 3%, which is unusual for a small asteroid that is only 130 to 300 feet wide. By Wednesday, that impact assessment dropped to 1.5%.
Deadly 2024 YR4 Asteroid May Strike Earth — What To Know
A near-Earth asteroid as wide as the Statue of Liberty is tall could strike Earth on Dec.22, 2032, alerting planetary defense groups at the United Nations.
Threat of newly-discovered asteroid hitting Earth has risen
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world’s telescopes rush to track its course. But the chance of an impact is still quite slim.
NASA increases 2032 asteroid risk as it nears highest assessment in 21 years
A newly discovered asteroid has captured the attention of astronomers worldwide, sparking a mix of intrigue and concern. What does its path hold for Earth?
Odds of massive asteroid striking Earth increase again: NASA
The chances of an asteroid as large as the width of an NFL field striking Earth continue to tick up, according to NASA.
NASA says odds of massive asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth are growing
YR4 was first reported on Dec. 27, 2024 to the Minor Planet Center by the NASA-funded Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System station in Chile. The asteroid, which is e
Latest NASA Observations Make Asteroid 2024 YR4 The Most Dangerous Since Tracking Began
The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in 2032 have risen again (again), making it the most dangerous near-Earth object (NEO) since astronomers began tracking them. The odds of the asteroid striking Earth on December 22,
NASA upgrades chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth - now the highest in agency’s history
There is now a 1-in-32 chance that the space rock will hit us in 2032 – with potentially disastrous consequences
Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 have reached new high
YR4 has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, but as astronomers make more observations about its trajectory, the odds of a collision seem to be increasing
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Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track
In 2021, NASA gave the all-clear to another potentially worrisome asteroid, Apophis, after new telescope observations ruled out any chance of it hitting Earth in 2068. It's way too soon to fret ...
Panic no more! Asteroid 2024 YR4 risk level drops back down for impacting Earth in 2032.
YR4 had a 3.1% chance of hitting earth in 2032 according to experts, but the chances dropped to 1.5% overnight. Here's why.