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US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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
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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

City-killing asteroids could be headed for Earth within weeks

Three dangerous asteroids are hidden from view due to Venus's position, posing a potential threat to Earth.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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
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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

City-killing asteroids could be headed for Earth within weeks

Three dangerous asteroids are hidden from view due to Venus's position, posing a potential threat to Earth.
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New York City
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth have increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.
UK news
fromMail Online
3 months ago

NASA estimated 20% chance of asteroid hitting Earth, but kept it quiet

NASA underestimated asteroid 2024 YR4's initial risk, later fluctuating estimates revealed a decline to negligible chance of collision.
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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
3 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
3 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.
New York City
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth have increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.
UK news
fromMail Online
3 months ago

NASA estimated 20% chance of asteroid hitting Earth, but kept it quiet

NASA underestimated asteroid 2024 YR4's initial risk, later fluctuating estimates revealed a decline to negligible chance of collision.
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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
3 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
3 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.
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#impact-probability
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The chances of this asteroid hitting Earth keep rising. But there are four reasons I'm not worried yet | Carrie Nugent

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a low risk of impact, with several factors suggesting it may not lead to widespread destruction.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The chances of this asteroid hitting Earth keep rising. But there are four reasons I'm not worried yet | Carrie Nugent

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a low risk of impact, with several factors suggesting it may not lead to widespread destruction.
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US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

The odds of a city-killer asteroid impact in 2032 keep rising. Should we be worried?

Concern over asteroid 2024 YR4 grows as its odds of striking Earth rise to 3.2% for 2032.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

The odds of a city-killer asteroid impact in 2032 keep rising. Should we be worried?

Concern over asteroid 2024 YR4 grows as its odds of striking Earth rise to 3.2% for 2032.
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.
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OMG science
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

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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