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3 months ago

Astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

A newly identified asteroid has a rising impact chance, prompting urgent observations by astronomers before it becomes too faint to track.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?

Astronomers will monitor asteroid 2024 YR4 closely, with current impact chances at 2.1%, but expect this probability to decrease significantly.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

NASA warns three giant asteroids will skim past Earth TODAY

NASA is monitoring three asteroids closely approaching Earth, with none posing a danger or threat.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month 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.
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
6 months ago
OMG science

Asteroid the size of a house to skim past Earth TODAY

Astronomers are studying near-Earth asteroids for future impact prevention, reinforced by a recent close approach of three asteroids.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

A newly identified asteroid has a rising impact chance, prompting urgent observations by astronomers before it becomes too faint to track.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?

Astronomers will monitor asteroid 2024 YR4 closely, with current impact chances at 2.1%, but expect this probability to decrease significantly.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

NASA warns three giant asteroids will skim past Earth TODAY

NASA is monitoring three asteroids closely approaching Earth, with none posing a danger or threat.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month 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.
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
6 months ago
OMG science

Asteroid the size of a house to skim past Earth TODAY

Astronomers are studying near-Earth asteroids for future impact prevention, reinforced by a recent close approach of three asteroids.
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Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what's the risk, really?

The probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has fluctuated but remains low, alleviating concerns.
Coronavirus
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Don't Freak Out, But the Chances of That City Killer Asteroid Hitting Earth Just Ticked Up Again

The likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has risen to 3.1% as per NASA's latest updates.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Odds of recently discovered asteroid hitting Earth drop nearly to zero

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a nearly zero chance of hitting Earth in 2032, following refined observations.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Ex-astronaut shares chilling details about 'city-killer' asteroid

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a significant risk to Earth with a 2.3% chance of collision in 2032, prompting urgent attention from NASA.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
OMG science

'City-killer' asteroid now on crash course toward the moon after Earth likely to dodge a direct hit

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth but has an increased chance of impacting the moon.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Science

Space agencies raise risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 faces a slightly increased collision risk with Earth, but remains unlikely to pose a serious threat.
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what's the risk, really?

The probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has fluctuated but remains low, alleviating concerns.
Coronavirus
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Don't Freak Out, But the Chances of That City Killer Asteroid Hitting Earth Just Ticked Up Again

The likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has risen to 3.1% as per NASA's latest updates.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Odds of recently discovered asteroid hitting Earth drop nearly to zero

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a nearly zero chance of hitting Earth in 2032, following refined observations.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Ex-astronaut shares chilling details about 'city-killer' asteroid

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a significant risk to Earth with a 2.3% chance of collision in 2032, prompting urgent attention from NASA.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
OMG science

'City-killer' asteroid now on crash course toward the moon after Earth likely to dodge a direct hit

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth but has an increased chance of impacting the moon.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Science

Space agencies raise risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4 faces a slightly increased collision risk with Earth, but remains unlikely to pose a serious threat.
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#asteroid-monitoring
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
OMG science

An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen if it hits, and should we worry?

A newly detected asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a slight chance of impacting Earth, but it is more likely to miss.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
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.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
OMG science

An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen if it hits, and should we worry?

A newly detected asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a slight chance of impacting Earth, but it is more likely to miss.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
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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#astronomy
fromtime.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon'

A temporary mini-moon, 2024 PT5, will orbit Earth from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, showcasing dynamic interactions with Near-Earth objects.
fromtime.com
7 months ago
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Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon'

A temporary mini-moon, 2024 PT5, will orbit Earth from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, showcasing dynamic interactions with Near-Earth objects.
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#nasa
OMG science
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Asteroid set to hit Earth's atmosphere in matter of HOURS

A small asteroid will enter Earth's atmosphere today, burning up before impact, but visible as a fireball over the Philippines.
fromArs Technica
8 months ago
OMG science

NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

NASA decommissioned the NEOWISE spacecraft, which identified 400 near-Earth objects over its extended 15-year mission, marking a significant milestone in planetary defense.
OMG science
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Asteroid set to hit Earth's atmosphere in matter of HOURS

A small asteroid will enter Earth's atmosphere today, burning up before impact, but visible as a fireball over the Philippines.
fromArs Technica
8 months ago
OMG science

NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

NASA decommissioned the NEOWISE spacecraft, which identified 400 near-Earth objects over its extended 15-year mission, marking a significant milestone in planetary defense.
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