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Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth - but scientists are ready for future threats

Asteroid 2024 YR4's impact risk has been reduced from 3.1% to 1.5%, with hopes it will drop below 1% soon.

fromFuturism

3 weeks ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.

Asteroid as wide as 886 cans of spam may hit Earth in 2032

A 220-million-kilogram asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, poses a 1-in-100 chance of hitting Earth in 2032.

fromDefector

3 months ago

Science

What To Know About The Newest Asteroid That Probably Won't Obliterate You | Defector

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a very low threat to Earth, with a 1.2% chance of impact in 2032.

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fromFast Company

Scientists say Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses no threat to Earth after further observation.

UK news

fromNature

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth - but scientists are ready for future threats

Asteroid 2024 YR4's impact risk has been reduced from 3.1% to 1.5%, with hopes it will drop below 1% soon.

fromFuturism

3 weeks ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.

Asteroid as wide as 886 cans of spam may hit Earth in 2032

A 220-million-kilogram asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, poses a 1-in-100 chance of hitting Earth in 2032.

fromDefector

3 months ago

Science

What To Know About The Newest Asteroid That Probably Won't Obliterate You | Defector

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a very low threat to Earth, with a 1.2% chance of impact in 2032.

Terrifying animation reveals path of asteroid heading towards Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a significant threat to Earth and the moon, with a potential impact releasing devastating energy.

4 weeks ago

'City-destroying' asteroid even BIGGER than we thought, scientists say

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is larger than previously believed, posing significant risks for Earth and the moon during its close approach in 2032.

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An asteroid's chances of hitting Earth keep shifting. Here's why that is happening

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is currently the riskiest asteroid ever detected, with a 3.1% chance of collision with Earth in 2032.

UK news

Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says

NASA has confirmed that the asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses a significant risk to Earth, with impact odds now nearly zero.

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Science

Don't Freak Out, But an Asteroid Might Hit Earth in 2032

An international organization has issued a warning about asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 1.3% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032.

Terrifying animation reveals path of asteroid heading towards Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a significant threat to Earth and the moon, with a potential impact releasing devastating energy.

4 weeks ago

'City-destroying' asteroid even BIGGER than we thought, scientists say

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is larger than previously believed, posing significant risks for Earth and the moon during its close approach in 2032.

Coronavirus

fromABC7 Los Angeles

An asteroid's chances of hitting Earth keep shifting. Here's why that is happening

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is currently the riskiest asteroid ever detected, with a 3.1% chance of collision with Earth in 2032.

UK news

Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says

NASA has confirmed that the asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses a significant risk to Earth, with impact odds now nearly zero.

fromInsideHook

Science

Don't Freak Out, But an Asteroid Might Hit Earth in 2032

An international organization has issued a warning about asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 1.3% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032.

Chances of 'city-killing' asteroid smashing into Earth increase AGAIN

NASA warns of a 3.1% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032, increasing concerns over city-level destruction.

Science

NASA increases the chance of 'city-destroying' asteroid hitting Earth

NASA has raised the impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 to 2.6%, leading to concerns about a potential collision with Earth in 2032.

Scientists pinpoint WHERE 'city-destroying' asteroid could hit Earth

NASA predicts the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact Earth in 2032, threatening densely populated regions.

Digital life

Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)

Astronomers are monitoring a small chance of an asteroid impact in 2032, with the likelihood currently at 2.2 percent.

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Here's what an MIT scientist says about the asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4's chance of impact with Earth in 2032 is now 2.3%, requiring ongoing monitoring by scientists.

fromFast Company

OMG science

Asteroid watch: 2024 YR4 is heading our way. Track its chances of hitting Earth with this NASA tool

The asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered by ATLAS, now has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth in 2032.

Concerns are mounting as the impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 has nearly doubled.

UK news

Chances of 'city-killing' asteroid smashing into Earth increase AGAIN

NASA warns of a 3.1% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032, increasing concerns over city-level destruction.

Science

NASA increases the chance of 'city-destroying' asteroid hitting Earth

NASA has raised the impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 to 2.6%, leading to concerns about a potential collision with Earth in 2032.

Scientists pinpoint WHERE 'city-destroying' asteroid could hit Earth

NASA predicts the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact Earth in 2032, threatening densely populated regions.

Digital life

Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)

Astronomers are monitoring a small chance of an asteroid impact in 2032, with the likelihood currently at 2.2 percent.

fromBoston.com

OMG science

Here's what an MIT scientist says about the asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4's chance of impact with Earth in 2032 is now 2.3%, requiring ongoing monitoring by scientists.

fromFast Company

OMG science

Asteroid watch: 2024 YR4 is heading our way. Track its chances of hitting Earth with this NASA tool

The asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered by ATLAS, now has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth in 2032.

Concerns are mounting as the impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 has nearly doubled.

Scientist gives chilling update on asteroid heading towards us

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2.3% risk of collision with Earth on December 22, 2032, emphasizing urgent need for action.

OMG science

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could possibly hit Moon in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a slim chance of hitting the Moon, possibly creating a large visible crater.

Scientist gives chilling update on asteroid heading towards us

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2.3% risk of collision with Earth on December 22, 2032, emphasizing urgent need for action.