An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s how astronomers are tracking it
YR4 has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Astronomers are tracking it to refine estimates of its size and orbit to see how much of a risk the space rock poses.
Big 150-Ft Asteroid Speeding At 37074 Kmph Set For Close Encounter With Earth Tomorrow, NASA Warns
A massive asteroid is hurtling towards Earth, prompting NASA's warning of a close encounter. Will it strike? What's the ...
Do You Need to Worry About an Asteroid Hitting Earth?
It measures 130 to 300 feet across, a pebble compared to the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, which is estimated to have been six to nine miles in length. On the other hand, on Feb. 15, 2013, an ...
NASA’s asteroid mission to Apophis: Key for Earth’s defense
REx mission has an historic opportunity to closely observe the asteroid Apophis and improve our ability to defend against ...
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How scientists deflect asteroids after experts reveal exact locations where 'city destroyer' could hit
Here's how scientists deflect asteroids after experts reveal exact locations where 'city destroyer' could hit.
Is there an asteroid heading towards Earth? Where will it hit? What to know about the 2024 YR4 asteroid
An asteroid could potentially crash into Earth in less than eight years. Here's everything to know about asteroid 2024 YR4.
Tracking asteroid that could hit earth in 2032
The world’s top astronomers are closely watching an asteroid they say has a 2.3% chance of hitting earth in 2032 - up from just 1% last month. Tom explains what they’re looking for and what scientists ...
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‘City-killer’ asteroid headed towards Earth with 2.3% chance of impact in 2032. India a possible target
Situation is significant enough to warrant global planetary defence community's attention. Astronomers plan to use James Webb ...
Expert shares key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking ...
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 ...
NASA says asteroid YR4 has a real chance of hitting us. Here's when and where it could hit.
Since the asteroid YR4 was first discovered in December 2024, the odds that it could crash into earth have more than doubled.
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Is a Big Asteroid Going to Hit Earth in 2032?
A nearly 98 percent chance it won’t hit us is pretty good. Second, while that’s definitely a massive rock, it’s not like a ...