2024 YR4, ‘city-killer’ asteroid headed for Earth; when and where it will hit us
The odds of a newly discovered asteroid '2024 YR4' crashing into Earth are rising according to scientists. Here's what to know and where it can hit.
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 ...
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‘Christmas Day’ Asteroid On Course To Possibly Collide With Earth
Astronomers have identified a newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, which has a small but concerning chance of colliding with ...
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196-foot asteroid could hit Earth in 2032—should we be worried?
The space rock, dubbed 2024 YR4, could pose a threat to Earth with over 1% chance of hitting us on December 22, 2032.
An Asteroid Has a 1-in-63 Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032—Here’s What That Means
A dive into probabilities, asteroid impact modeling, and what sort of damage an approximately 180-foot asteroid could cause ...
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Astronomers discover asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032
Once out of sight, it won't be visible until it passes our way again in 2028. The asteroid came closest to Earth on Christmas ...
Scientists taking 'active measures' for asteroid with slight chance of hitting earth.
YR4 has just above a 1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032, which is why astronomers and space agencies are paying attention to it.
High risk asteroid could hit earth in 2032 – can we defend ourselves?
Rock wider than football pitch could have devastating impact if it hits our planet – which, according to Nasa scientists, is ...
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An asteroid may hit Earth in 8 years — but don't panic
The hunk of space rock measures somewhere between 130 and 300 feet long, but its speed is unknown. “It’s a matter of ‘does it ...
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Newly spotted, giant asteroid has a chance of hitting Earth in 2032 — but there's some good news
The asteroid came closest to Earth on Christmas Day — passing within roughly 500,000 miles (800,000 kilometers) of Earth, about twice the distance of the moon. It was discovered two days later.
There's a small chance an asteroid could hit Earth within the next decade, says NASA
A large asteroid could be heading toward Earth within the next decade, and there's a small chance it could strike the planet, according to NASA.