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Chances of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade has nearly doubled, NASA says
The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA astronomers.
Yes, the odds of an asteroid striking Earth have doubled. No, you don't need to worry
At the end of 2024, astronomers detected an asteroid in the night sky. It was given the designation Y, since it was discovered in the last half of December, and R4 since it was the 117th rock to be found in the last couple of weeks of December,
Here are the chances that a newly observed asteroid could hit Earth in 2032
An asteroid first observed in late December 2024 is on track to pass by or collide with Earth in December 2032.
NASA monitoring asteroid with 2% chance of striking Earth in 2032
NASA is monitoring a recently discovered asteroid called the 2024 YR4, which is around 150-300 feet wide and is the most hazardous space rock detected in more than 20 years. Astronomer and space scientist Dr.
The Odds of a Newly Discovered Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Keep Rising
YR4 has a 2.2% chance of striking Earth in seven years, but recent updates keep pushing the odds in the wrong direction.
Here’s what an MIT scientist says about the asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
Astronomers will have more information later this spring about the asteroid's path and its likelihood of hitting Earth.
Remember Asteroid 2024 YR4? Its Chances Of Striking Earth Have Nearly Doubled
This asteroid has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth. That's nearly double the percentage reported earlier this month. But experts say it's still not a huge concern – there's still a 97.7% chance it misses the planet entirely.
Worried about an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032? Here's why you shouldn't be
The internet is currently swimming with talk about an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032. "Could" is a stretch, however, as scientists currently estimate those chances are 2.3%, according to Space.com. So, why is everyone up in arms about something that has a 97% chance of missing us?
A Deadly 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.
Newly discovered asteroid now has a slightly higher risk of hitting Earth
A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 YR4 now has a 2.2% chance of affecting Earth in 2032 after recent observations.
Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth went up. Scientists aren't surprised.
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.
NASA makes emergency call as odds of ‘city-killing’ asteroid striking Earth increase
NASA is training humanity’s most powerful telescope on a “city-killing” asteroid to determine whether or not we need to brace ...
"City-killer" asteroid's odds of crashing into Earth go up as Webb telescope is tasked with studying massive space rock
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 157 years and set off a global ‘impact winter,’ study says
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182. If it does, the impact could trigger a global ...
How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved ...