Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a chance of hitting Earth

What Happens If Asteroid 2024 YR4 Strikes Earth — And Why We Can’t ‘Nuke’ It
An asteroid between about 130 and 300 ft. (40 and 90 meters) in diameter has been given a 2.3% chance of it hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.
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
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is on a possible collision course with Earth — what you need to know
YR4 has a 1-in-43 chance of impacting the Earth in 2032, potentially causing localized damage and potentially wiping out a city, but the odds of a city being struck are extremely
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 7 years. Here’s what could happen — and what’s being done about it
A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on average a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. While those odds of an impact are slim, astronomers are closely tracking the space rock to ...
'City-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the moon instead of us, scientists say
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth in the year 2032. But according to new estimates, it may have an even smaller chance of hitting the moon instead. An asteroid that's big enough ...
This Newly Discovered Asteroid Could Impact Earth. Here's What to Know
The asteroid is rated at a 3 on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, a tool used for categorizing potential impacts. That means 2024 YR4 merits attention from astronomers, the public a
NASA Increases the Probability of Impact with Earth of Asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032 to 2.6%
Up to now, the US space agency had set the probability of impact of the asteroid discovered on December 27 at 2.3%. The European Space Agency's calculations have also increased this Tuesday from 2% to 2.
Expert reveals exactly where asteroid could crash on Earth in 2032
An expert has revealed the potential impact zone of asteroid 2024 YR4, which was discovered last year and is now causing concern among scientists. Since its detection, the asteroid has sparked panic among experts,
9 countries at risk from asteroid 2024 YR4 according to NASA
NASA has identified the countries that could be in the "danger path" of Asteroid 2024 YR4, including 3 from Latin America.
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The Truth About Asteroid 2024 YR4 And Why You Shouldn’t Worry (Yet)
The media is full of reports of a “city killer” asteroid called 2024 YR4 that's destined to impact Earth in 2032, with astronomers about to be left helpless as it moves out of view of ...
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An Inside Look At How Humanity Is Dealing With The Threat Of Asteroid 2024 YR4
Katy is Managing Editor at IFLScience where she oversees editorial content from News articles to Features, and even ...
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Chance of a Recently-Discovered Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Has More Than Doubled, According to NASA
Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously appeared in places like Bustle, LAMag, and HelloGiggles. Getty The possibility of a recently ...
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An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032. Here’s why experts say do not panic.
Astronomers around the world have trained their telescopes toward an asteroid they believe has a minimal, but not insignificant, chance of hitting Earth in just under 8 years. Though space ...